Berkeley County

SC · Pop. 40,234 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Berkeley County is a suburban county in SC with a population of approximately 40,234.

$/Acre: $1,273

Property Tax: 0.57%

Growing Season: 221 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 34.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%

Local Sales Tax0.86%

Combined Sales Tax6.86%

Cost of Living Index95.2

Median Household Income$41,017

Poverty Rate14.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,273

Median Home Price$237K

Acres for Sale3579

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season221 days

Annual Rainfall51.8 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,352 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)237 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K674

Property Crime /100K510

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyModerate