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Red Bank, SC

A town of about 11,314 people in Lexington County, part of the Columbia area. Resident comments and photos are about Red Bank; job numbers cover the wider area.

The Columbia area:Government town · 20.2% of jobs are government, including public universities (U.S. 12.1%)
Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Where it is
Red Bank
Red Bank in South Carolina
South Carolina in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of Red Bank's center.

11
grocery stores
67
restaurants
8
coffee shops
13
parks
46
playgrounds
1
library
1
movie theater
3
live theaters
1
museum
2
bookstores
11
gyms
3
bars
10
pharmacies

None found within 5 miles: hospitals.

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 775 rented homes in Red Bank, 100% rent for under $2,000 a month and 100% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 30%
$1,000 to $1,499: 46%
$1,500 to $1,999: 24%
$2,000 to $2,499: 0%
$2,500 to $2,999: 0%
$3,000 or more: 0%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

Public schools

4 public school districts in this county, with about 42,178 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Lexington 01 · Lexington
28,031 students · 13.3 students per teacher · 31 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Lexington 02 · West Columbia
8,626 students · 13.6 students per teacher · 13 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Lexington 04 · Swansea
3,544 students · 14.2 students per teacher · 7 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Lexington 03 · Batesburg-Leesville
1,977 students · 12.9 students per teacher · 4 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$256,132
What a typical home sells for across the Columbia area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
25 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $2,974 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in SC. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$75,014
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
0.52% of home value a year
About $520 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Graduated, up to 5.21%
SC's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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