Livability Score

63
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (1) F
Heron Park Nature Center
Zoo
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (1) F
The Sandcastle
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Parks (6) F
Night Heron Park
Park
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 4.0% take public transportation in Kiawah Island.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.0%
D
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Kiawah Island is 257/100 - which is 176% higher than South Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D-
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crime A+

Kiawah Island crime rates are 393 per 100k, which is 86% lower than South Carolina
Property Crime
324 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
69 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment A+

The median income in Kiawah Island is $202,885 - which is 333% higher than South Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$202,885
A+
Unemployment Rate
0.9%
A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Saint Johns Fire District Station 6
Fire Station
Saint Johns Fire District Station 4
Fire Station
Saint Johns Fire District Station 5
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A
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housing C-

Kiawah Island home prices are $1,465,000 - which is 920% higher than South Carolina
Home Price
$1,465,000
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
12%
A-
Home Affordability
7.2x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools C+

The Kiawah Island graduation rate is 99% - which is 21% higher than South Carolina
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
99%
A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
High Schools (0) F
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ratings A+

Kiawah Island has an overall rating of 93% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes
B+
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Kiawah Island Area Facts

  • Kiawah Island has a Livability Score of 63/100, which is considered average
  • Kiawah Island crime rates are 86% lower than the South Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Kiawah Island is 176% higher than the South Carolina average
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Best Island in South Carolina 5 rating By JSH1221 ( Nov 23, 2018) If you want to play a round of golf on "America's toughest golf course" aka The Ocean Course and relax on one of America's best beaches (according to Dr. Beach), then the only place to go is Kiawah Island, SC. Attractions such as the Sanctuary, The Atlantic Room, and Beachwalker ...Read More County Park are a must while vacationing in Kiawah. This island is a hidden gem...you can watch wildlife (loggerhead turtles, deer, night herons, alligators) and the sunsets are unparalleled. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Night Heron Park

      Entertainment

      Heron Park Nature Center

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Kiawah Island? Of all people who commute, 4.0% take public transportation in Kiawah Island.
      Drive to Work
      36%

      40% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors