Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
Lake Wylie
Lake Wylie, SC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,347
Population
15,646
Renter Mix
26% Rent
Fun-in-the-sun in your own backyard – welcome to Lake Wylie!
Peninsula
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Sports
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Water Sports
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Lake
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Shopping
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South Carolina
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Situated on a peninsula of Lake Wylie along the shore, the area of Lake Wylie, despite being in South Carolina, is actually considered a suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina. This place is a popular getaway spot for many, as it has a very active water sports crowd. Lake Wylie (a man-made lake) is the oldest lake on the Catawba – and first built by a dam near Fort Mill in the early 1900s. In 1925, it was rebuilt and now has over 300 miles of shorelines.
Charlotte Premium Outlets are at your fingertips when you live in Lake Wylie. The River Hills Country Club is the go-to place for tee time, to lounge poolside, and dine on exquisite meals prepared by a master culinary chef. Hike along the Seven Oaks Preserve Trailhead or stroll the waterfront of Lake Wylie – get your outdoor gear ready because the opportunities for fun are endless here!
Demographics
Median Household Income
$112,621
Average: $129,266
Education
5,472
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,125
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lake Wylie has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lake Wylie, SC is $1,329 for one bedroom, $1,638 for two bedrooms, and $1,799 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Wylie has decreased by -2.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,329/month
905 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,719/month
1,105 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lake Wylie, SC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- McDowell Nature Center and Preserve
- Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
- Museum of York County Settlemyre Planetarium
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 February 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.