There are 20 independent living communities near Blythewood, South Carolina. The average daily cost of independent living in South Carolina is $53, with costs ranging between $17 and $108 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expense of $1,580, with costs ranging from around $511 up to $3,250. The average yearly cost is $18,966, which is less than the national average of $23,100.
The cost for independent living in Blythewood ranges from around $770 per month all the way up to $2,750 per month. The median cost is around $1,733 per month, or about $20,790 annually.
Blythewood is a small city in South Carolina. It is located in Richland County and is part of the Columbia metro statistical area. Though the city itself is home to 16,393 people, the encompassing statistical area contains a total population of 577,689. The 55-and-over community makes up approximately 23% of the overall population.
Blythewood has a good SeniorScore™ of 78. The city's median household income is $75,000 ($36,000 per capita), vs an average of $37,000 for the state of South Carolina. The median housing price in Blythewood is $313,500, which is more than the state average of $163,500. The city also has a moderate unemployment rate of around 5.36%.
Blythewood has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and warm summers. The area gets very large levels of rainfall each year. In relation to other cities in the US, Blythewood has below average air quality ratings.