Cassatt, SC Utility & Living Guide

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Cassatt, SC Utility & Living Guide

Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.

Last updated: July 3, 2026
Total Utilities$255/mo
1BR Rent$800/mo
Sales Tax7%
COL Index85 (-10% below national average)
Family Score7/10
Median Home$180,000
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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$120/mo

Duke Energy
🔥 Gas

N/A - Electric only
💧 Water

$45/mo

Kershaw County Water & Sewer
🗑️ Garbage

$25/mo

Waste Industries
📶 Internet

$65/mo

Combined Average Overhead$255/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom$800/mo
2 Bedrooms$950/mo
3 Bedrooms$1100/mo
Median Home Price$180,000
Property Tax Rate0.6%
Avg Childcare/mo$600

Affordable housing with a mix of older homes and new developments. Demand is steady but inventory is limited.

Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

85

US national avg = 100
vs National Avg

-10% below national average

Groceries

90

Transportation

80

Healthcare

88

Childcare/mo

$600

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax7%
Property Tax Rate0.6%
<p>State 6% + County 1% + City 0%</p>

South Carolina income tax rates range from 0% to 7% based on income brackets.

Family & Relocation

Family Vibe Score
7/10
Safety Index

70

Higher = safer
School Rating

6/10

GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare

$600/mo

City Pulse

Population Trend
+2% (growing slowly)
Political Climate
Strongly Red
Business Momentum
Low with key industries in agriculture and small retail.
Top Local Concerns
Job opportunities, internet access, road maintenance
🚌 Transit for Families

Limited public transit; car-dependent but sidewalks are improving in newer neighborhoods.

🎡 Top Kid Attractions
  • 🎯
    Cassatt Park
  • 🎯
    Kershaw County Library
  • 🎯
    local farms

Best Neighborhoods for Families

Quiet suburban areas near schools are preferred. Rural outskirts offer more space but fewer amenities.

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📊 Cassatt — Census & Demographic Data

Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs

Summer AC costs can spike to $150/month, while winter heating stays around $80/month due to mild winters.

🏛️ Local Tax Details

ZIP 29032: Property tax millage rate 0.6%, no local surtaxes.

👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness

6/10: Sidewalks in newer areas, limited park access, no elevators in transit.

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