Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
15%
Fort Mill, SC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,435
Population
21,083
Renter Mix
24% Rent
Enjoy a cozy lifestyle in northern South Carolina
Growing
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Suburban
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Welcoming
Located just south of Charlotte in York County, Fort Mill combines small-town atmosphere with suburban convenience. This growing community offers housing options from downtown apartments to newer residential developments. The rental market reflects the area's desirability, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,433 monthly and two-bedroom units typically priced around $1,667. The Anne Springs Close Greenway, spanning 2,300 acres, provides preserved forest, lakes, and trails for outdoor recreation. Downtown Fort Mill features independent shops and hosts community gatherings, including the popular Strawberry Festival at Walter Elisha Park.
Fort Mill's story began in the 18th century around a British fort and Webb's Mill. Today, the area serves as home to major employers like LPL Financial and CompuCom Systems while maintaining its historic character. The Fort Mill School District serves local students, and Interstate 77 provides direct access to Charlotte's employment opportunities. The town maintains six public parks with recreational facilities, including Steele Street Park's splash pad. Residents enjoy easy access to several golf courses and Carowinds theme park. Community events throughout the year, such as the St. Philip Neri Italian Festival, bring neighbors together and celebrate local traditions.
Explore the City
The historic Fort Mill Town Center is full of boutique stores and restaurants.
The Springs of Achievement statues are located throughout Fort Mill.
As in much of the surrounding areas, water towers are common sight in Fort Mill.
For a night out on the town, head to the vibrant Kingsley in Fort Mill.
Uptown Charlotte is a 30-minute commute from the Springfield neighborhood.
Fort Mill, SC, is located 21 miles south of Uptown Charlotte.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$100,947
Average: $122,105
Education
7,650
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,943
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fort Mill has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Fort Mill, SC is $1,435 for one bedroom, $1,651 for two bedrooms, and $1,956 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Mill has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,435/month
776 Sq Ft
House
$2,493/month
1,856 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,017/month
1,159 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fort Mill, SC is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
794 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
706 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
875 Students
Public
Grades K-5
841 Students
Public
Grades K-5
827 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
757 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
634 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
620 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
916 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
710 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,036 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,036 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,877 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,877 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,704 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Marvin Efird Park
- Stream Park
- Brixham Park
- Ballantyne's Backyard
- Andrew Jackson State Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Charlotte/Douglas International
- Concord-Padgett Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.