Pacolet, SC Utility & Living Guide

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Pacolet, 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$639/mo
Sales Tax7%
COL Index85 (15% below national average)
Family Score7/10
Median Home$70,000
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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$120/mo

Duke Energy
🔥 Gas

N/A - Electric only
💧 Water

$45/mo

Pacolet Water Department
🗑️ Garbage

$25/mo

Pacolet Public Works
📶 Internet

$65/mo

Combined Average Overhead$255/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom$639/mo
2 Bedrooms$710/mo
3 Bedrooms$887/mo
Median Home Price$70,000
Property Tax Rate0.57%
Avg Childcare/mo$600

Pacolet’s housing market is affordable with a mix of historic homes and newer developments. Inventory is limited but prices remain below national averages.

Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

85

US national avg = 100
vs National Avg

15% below national average

Groceries

90

Transportation

88

Healthcare

95

Childcare/mo

$600

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax7%
Property Tax Rate0.57%
<p>State 6% + County 1%</p>

South Carolina has progressive income tax rates from 0% to 7%

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
Strong Republican majority
Business Momentum
Moderate with textile manufacturing and agriculture
Top Local Concerns
Job opportunities, infrastructure maintenance, school funding
🚌 Transit for Families

Limited public transit. Sidewalks exist in town center but not all neighborhoods.

🎡 Top Kid Attractions
  • 🎯
    Pacolet River
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    Glendale Shoals
  • 🎯
    Pacolet History Museum

Best Neighborhoods for Families

Historic district offers walkability. Newer subdivisions near Hwy 150 have larger lots.

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📊 Pacolet — Census & Demographic Data

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

💰 Median Household Income
$29,750
🏠 Homeownership Rate
61.2%
🔑 Renter Rate
38.8%
📉 Poverty Rate
22.7%

☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs

Summer AC costs can double electric bills. Winter heating costs are moderate with mild SC winters.

🏛️ Local Tax Details

ZIP 29372: County millage rate of 0.57%. No additional local surtaxes.

👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness

6/10: Good park access but limited sidewalks outside downtown

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