Best Places to Live in Lake City (zip 29560), South Carolina

Small city - Northeast South Carolina, 50 miles from the North Carolina border. October, May and April are the most pleasant months in the 29560 zip code, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

State: South Carolina
County: Florence County
Metro Area: Florence Metro Area
City: Lake City

Zip Codes: Lake City (zip 29560)
Cost of Living: -25.5% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 225 ft above sea level

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Lake City, Sc Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
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Pros
Diverse economy
Healthcare
Cost of living

Cons
Isolation
Entertainment
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What Bert Has To Say About Florence Metro Area

Florence has a thriving economy as a transportation and distribution center with manufacturing and agriculture added to the mix. The main transportation routes from the north and east split at this point, continuing inland to Atlanta and down the coast to Savannah and into Florida. Manufacturers include Honda, GE, Maytag, DuPont, and Southeastern Steel. The town is typically Southern with a simple grace and slow pace. The downtown business district is plain and has some historic interest.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Lake City (zip 29560) is 4.8% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Lake City (zip 29560) jobs have increased by 0.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Lake City (zip 29560)'s cost of living is 25.5% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Lake City (zip 29560)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

October, May and April are the most pleasant months in the 29560 zip code, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Florence county remained narrowly Republican, 50.6% to 48.3%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Lake City (zip 29560)'s population is 13,001 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 0.9%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 27.6 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Lake City (zip 29560) is Real Estate: $87,800. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 3.2%.

SCHOOLS

Lake City (zip 29560) public schools spend $10,001 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.6 students per teacher in Lake City (zip 29560). More Education

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Housing Market in Lake City

It's a good time to buy in Lake City. Home Appreciation is up 13.0% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Lake City is $87,800.

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