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About
Life in Fort Mill
The median home price hovers around $488,000 and rents average $1,503 monthly—not cheap, but reasonable for a Charlotte suburb with a 58% college degree rate and strong median household income of $121,823. Jobs exist locally (CompuCom, Domtar, and others are headquartered here), but many residents commute to Charlotte, averaging 27 minutes—a reality you'll want to test during your own commuting hours. Summers get hot and humid, typically reaching 90°F with afternoon thunderstorms; winters are mild but wet with occasional ice and rare snow.
Fort Mill at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Foreign-Born
8.3%
Broadband Internet
96.0%
of households
Population Growth
+57.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.3% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Fort Mill: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fort Mill, the largest foreign-born group is from India (26.4%), and 2.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
30.2%
of residents
65 and Older
12.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
46.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.0%
of households
Married Couples
63.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.76
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 27% above SC average
Rent, home values, and income in Fort Mill
In Fort Mill, rent runs 27% above the SC average, and home values are 88% above the SC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,385
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
83.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2011
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $519,103 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below SC average
Unemployment in Fort Mill
Unemployment in Fort Mill is 0.6 percentage points lower than the SC average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Fort Mill Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute26.3 min avg
How Fort Mill residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fort Mill, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 61% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 91% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Fort Mill runs 91% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
30.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
521.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Fort Mill Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 9 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
88.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
York County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In York County, which includes Fort Mill, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 9 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2,000 |
| 2024 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $28.7M |
| 2023 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $85,000 |
| 2022 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $55,000 |
| 2021 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $380,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $152,500 |
| 2019 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $31,500 |
| 2018 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $85,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
York County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in York County, which includes Fort Mill, is typically good — 276 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
276
per year
Moderate Days
85
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
York County, county-wide
Climate89°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fort Mill has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
55
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
65
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
98
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 31°F | 3.47" |
| Feb | 57°F | 34°F | 3.15" |
| Mar | 64°F | 40°F | 3.78" |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 3.55" |
| May | 80°F | 57°F | 3.16" |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 3.97" |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.02" |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 3.98" |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 3.42" |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 3.01" |
| Nov | 63°F | 39°F | 3.25" |
| Dec | 55°F | 33°F | 3.62" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fort Mill
Uninsured
4.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Fort Mill's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · Charlotte
Atrium Health Pineville
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7 mi away · Charlotte
Piedmont Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.3 mi away · Rock Hill
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fort Mill
Fort Mill's student/teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 57.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
16
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
57.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Fort Mill (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 3,523 students · in-state tuition $14,680 · 62% graduate · median earnings $49,727 (10 yrs after entry)
Queens University of Charlotte
14 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,211 students · in-state tuition $48,445 · 66% graduate · median earnings $58,736 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-North Carolina
9.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 202 students · in-state tuition $21,655 · 59% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 126 students · in-state tuition $11,136 · 14% graduate · median earnings $32,353 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, 26 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fort Mill
Fort Mill has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (26 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
26 mi awayKings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
27 mi awayCowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
50 mi awayCongaree National Park
National Park
85 mi awayNinety Six National Historic Site
National Historic Site
86 mi awayCarl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
87 mi awayBlue Ridge Parkway
Parkway
95 mi awayGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park
99 mi awayCities Near Fort Mill
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Fort Mill FAQ
Is Fort Mill, South Carolina affordable?⌄
Fort Mill's median rent is $1,503/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $121,823/year. Median home value is $487,500.
Is Fort Mill, South Carolina safe?⌄
Fort Mill's violent crime rate was 30 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 522 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fort Mill, South Carolina?⌄
Fort Mill has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fort Mill, South Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Fort Mill is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,503/month and median household income is $121,823/year. The median home value is $487,500. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fort Mill, South Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Fort Mill is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from