Denmark 68 Good
Denmark Livability #82 ranked city in South Carolina#9,179 ranked city in the USARanks better than 68% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Denmark

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this region is notably lower than the national average, encompassing everyday goods, housing, utilities, transportation and health care expenses.

  • Health & Safety

    Achieving a high health and safety score relies on factors including great air quality and convenient access to vital health facilities such as hospitals, doctors, clinics and police stations.

  • Ratings

    Locals express favorable opinions about the proximity of everyday local amenities, parks, public transit, neighborly atmosphere, strong sense of community and the general safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Employment

    Low income levels and high unemployment rates results in a low score in the employment category. It could prove difficult to find well-paying employment in this area.

  • Schools

    The lower than average schools score may be influenced by below-average education levels, subpar reading and math scores and the lack of access to local elementary and high schools.

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What's it like Living in Denmark?

Denmark, South Carolina is a smaller city with a population of 3,231 residents. In Denmark, the most common ethnic group is Black or African American with a total of 82%. This is followed by 10% White and 0% Asian ethnic groups. With an average age of 24 years old, Denmark could be a great place to live for young adults as this age is well below the national average. All the single ladies and all the single fellas might want to take notice as only 23% of the Denmark population is married. Not a fan of sitting in traffic during your commute to work? Denmark offers shorter work commutes, with an average one-way commute time taking only 20 minutes, far lower than the national average of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new town to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Denmark could be a positive experience compared to other cities in South Carolina if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. Finding the best places to live in Denmark and nearby areas is a much easier task when you can rely on information and data from the livability score, which includes cost of living, commute, housing and other important metrics.

The livability score in Denmark is 62 out of 100 and the city is ranked in the 51st percentile of all cities across America. There are nine total categories that form the livability score. Denmark ranks well for cost of living (A+) There is at least one category that did not score well in Denmark. The following was graded with a discouraging score: amenities (F), crime (F), education (F) and employment (F).

There are many factors that go into deciding if an area is the right fit for your lifestyle. Certain “must haves” like low crime, great schools and nearby amenities are all at the top of most people's lists. But before even considering if those options are attainable, we'll need to know if the real estate in Denmark is actually affordable. The median home price for Denmark homes is $49,900, which is 65.3% lower than the South Carolina average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Denmark, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 1.6, which is 48.4% lower than the South Carolina average.

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      Denmark transportation information

      Statistic Denmark South Carolina National
      Average one way commute20min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work69.9%82.8%76.4%
      Workers who carpool2.3%9.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit4.8%0.6%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk15.5%2.2%2.8%
      Working from home3.3%3.6%4.6%
      Source: The Denmark, SC data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).