The Town FilesBlythewood, South Carolina
Town in Richland County · population 4,772 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $384,600
- Household income
- $94,167
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 46.1
Blythewood is a town of 4,772 people in Richland County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $384,600, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks better for families than 95% of South Carolina towns, more upscale than 94% of South Carolina towns, easier by car than 84% of South Carolina towns.
How Blythewood ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Blythewood is worth $384,600, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $94,167, which is more affordable than 30% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,107 a month. 81.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Blythewood | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $384,600 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,107 | $937 |
| Median household income | $94,167 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 81.8% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 2010 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Blythewood
| People | Blythewood | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.1 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.2% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 22.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.2% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 14.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.1% | — |
| Work from home | 26.3% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 31.4 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.1% | 87.8% |
Weather in Blythewood
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 29.0°F. About 45.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.8 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 71 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 94 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Blythewood since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 15, 2008 about 9.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 18 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 23, 2014.
Severe weather in Richland County since 1996
Richland County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Richland County
Richland County had 227,771 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,784 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Blythewood itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in Blythewood
10 public schools with 9,986 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blythewood High | 9-12 | 2,117 | 14.9 |
| Westwood High | 9-12 | 1,689 | 17.6 |
| Muller Road Middle | K-8 | 1,289 | 15.7 |
| Kelly Mill Middle | 2-8 | 1,023 | 14.6 |
| Blythewood Middle | 6-8 | 843 | 15.6 |
| Bethel-Hanberry Elementary | PK-5 | 721 | 13.9 |
| Langford Elementary | PK-5 | 640 | 14.5 |
| Round Top Elementary | PK-5 | 610 | 12.7 |
| Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus | 3-5 | 550 | 13.4 |
| Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus | PK-2 | 504 | 13.3 |
Towns near Blythewood
- Dentsville, SC9.5 mi · 14,431 people · home $163,700
- Woodfield, SC11.0 mi · 9,199 people · home $150,800
- Forest Acres, SC12.2 mi · 10,617 people · home $279,300
- Winnsboro, SC12.5 mi · 3,215 people · home $132,400
- St. Andrews, SC12.6 mi · 20,675 people · home $161,300
- Columbia, SC12.7 mi · 136,632 people · home $264,300
- Irmo, SC13.6 mi · 11,569 people · home $203,400
- Seven Oaks, SC14.0 mi · 14,652 people · home $208,400
Blythewood questions
Is Blythewood, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Blythewood scores better for retirees than 75% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 65%. 17.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.1).
How much does a house cost in Blythewood?
The median owner-occupied home in Blythewood is valued at $384,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $94,167, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,107 a month.
What is the weather like in Blythewood?
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 29.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.8 inches of snow.
Does Blythewood get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Blythewood since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on March 15, 2008. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)