York County

SC · Pop. 150,999 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

York County is a suburban county in SC with a population of approximately 150,999.

$/Acre: $3,614

Property Tax: 0.57%

Growing Season: 258 days

Broadband: 90%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 94.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.57%

Local Sales Tax1.65%

Combined Sales Tax7.65%

Cost of Living Index92.9

Median Household Income$90,398

Poverty Rate19.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,614

Median Home Price$313K

Acres for Sale3123

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season258 days

Annual Rainfall48.1 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,974 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)104 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K617

Property Crime /100K528

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage90%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyModerate