Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D-

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bella Latte
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) F
Shipwreck Cove
Water Park
District Five Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Lyman Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
BMW Performance Center
Attraction
BMW Zentrum
Museum
Food and Drink (6) F
Subway
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Big Ben's Desserts
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Pizza Inn
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Wayback Burgers
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Workout Anytime
Gym
Middle Tyger Community Center
Community Centre
BASIC Training & Event Center
Community Centre
Zumba
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Tienda Mexicana San Luis
Grocery Store
IGA
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (18) A+
Stoneledge Park
Park
Cooley Family Landing
Park
SCALE Trail
Park
Beech Springs Tennis Complex
Park
Lyman Park
Park
Lyman Park Playground
Playground
Beech Springs Landing
Park
Carolina FC Soccer Complex
Park
Memory Park
Park
Wards Creek Park
Park
Wards Creek Community Park
Park
Tygerberry Landing
Park
Shops (18) A+
Pat's Store
Convenience Store
Hair-Phabet
Hairdresser
Tanning Center
Beauty
Beauty Box
Beauty
Clyde Rodgers Barbershop
Hairdresser
Carolyn's Florals and Baskets
Florist
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Hair and Nails at 2 Broke Girls Salon
Beauty
The Beauty Hut
Hairdresser
Lavernes Styling Salon
Hairdresser
Beths & Girls
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Hollywood Nails
Beauty
Mighty Dollar
Discount Store
Shear Magic Salon
Hairdresser
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Spinx
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Verzion Wireless
Electronics
The Finishing Touch
Beauty
American Nail Spa
Beauty
Tapers Barber & Beauty
Hairdresser
A Classic Salon
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Duncan.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Greyhound Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Duncan is 90/100 - which is 4% lower than South Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime B-

Duncan crime rates are 1,839 per 100k, which is 34% lower than South Carolina
Property Crime
1,580 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
259 crimes per 100k B
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employment D

The median income in Duncan is $50,000 - which is 7% higher than South Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$50,000 F
Unemployment Rate
3.8% C-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Duncan fire department
Fire Station
Police Department of Duncan
Police
Tyger River Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lyman Family Dentistry
Dentist
Lyman Drug
Pharmacy
Wellford FD
Fire Station
Tyger River FD Station 1 (Zoar)
Fire Station
Startex FD Station 29
Fire Station
Foothills Family Dental
Dentist
Medical Group of the Carolinas - Family Medicine - Duncan
Doctor
Interim HealthCare
Doctor
Carolina Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates
Doctor
FirstChoice Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CORA physical therapy
Doctor
AFC Urgent Care
Doctor
Inmed Diagnostic Services
Doctor
Poplar Springs FD Station 2
Fire Station
Tyger River Friendship Station
Fire Station
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing A+

Duncan home prices are $116,900 - which is 19% lower than South Carolina
Home Price
$116,900 F
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A+
Home Affordability
2.3x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C-

The Duncan graduation rate is 80% - which is 2% lower than South Carolina
School Test Scores
54% D
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (4) F
Duncan Elementary
Beech Springs Intermediate
Wellford Academy Of Science And Technology
Lyman Elementary
High Schools (2) F
James Byrnes Freshman Academy
James F. Byrnes High
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ratings F

Duncan has an overall rating of 42% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Teachers are bullies 1 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2022) Very very cold people, my child was bullied and overly punished for having a cell phone one through out the entire year. Children or one child in particular has disruptive behaviors everyday (literally) but my child who has never been in trouble and is an all A student is seen wi ...Read More th her cell phone once and was jumped by 3 teachers and then given in school suspension. Not a warning. My child cried and cried so much. Then one time I receive an email because she was sucking her thumb in class, it's like the simplicity weights so heavy but the children bringing knife and guns to school are overlooked Read Less
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Duncan? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Stoneledge Park
      Cooley Family Landing
      SCALE Trail
      Beech Springs Tennis Complex
      Lyman Park
      Lyman Park Playground
      Beech Springs Landing
      Carolina FC Soccer Complex

      Entertainment

      Shipwreck Cove
      District Five Fine Arts Center
      Lyman Amphitheater
      BMW Performance Center
      BMW Zentrum

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Arby's
      Bojangles'
      Hardee's
      Burger King
      Big Ben's Desserts
      McDonald's
      Hardee's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Duncan? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Duncan.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Duncan? The cost of living in Duncan is 90/100 - which is 4% lower than South Carolina.
      Duncan
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      South Carolina
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Duncan? Duncan crime rates are 1,839, which are 34% lower than South Carolina
      Total Crime
      1,839 per 100k people

      21% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 55

      21% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Duncan? The median income in Duncan is $50,000 which is 7% higher than South Carolina.
      Median household income
      $50,00010% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,01933% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      18% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Duncan a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Duncan home prices? Duncan home prices are $116,900 - which is 19% lower than South Carolina
      Median home value
      $116,90037% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9371% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      41%

      36% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Duncan have good schools? The Duncan graduation rate is 80% - which is 2% lower than South Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      54%

      12% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      10% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Duncan a good place to live? Duncan has an overall rating of 42% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      42%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      20%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      92%

      1 total surveys

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