City profile
Lake Wylie, SC
York County · Population 16,006
Lake Wylie is a town in York County, SC with about 16,006 residents and a typical home value near $486,000. It is 16 miles from Charlotte, NC, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
42°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
218
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$485,600
Typical monthly housing
$2,860
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
113
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- State income tax (top)
- 6.2%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.50%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 89/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Tornado, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
11 mi to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 40% Democratic / 59% Republican
Community
Population
16,006
Black population
10.2%
County
York County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸SC is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast)
Highlights
- About 16,006 residents
- Typical home value about $486,000
- 16 miles from Charlotte, NC
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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