Okatie is a medium-sized coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of South Carolina. With a population of 16,848 people and three associated neighborhoods, Okatie is the 31st largest community in South Carolina. Much of the housing stock in Okatie was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Okatie economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Okatie, where the median household income is $86,097.00. Okatie real estate is some of the most expensive in South Carolina, although Okatie house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Okatie is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Okatie is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Okatie who work in sales jobs (13.20%), healthcare (10.15%), and teaching (9.72%). Of important note, Okatie is also a town of artists. Okatie has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Okatie’s character. Also of interest is that Okatie has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in Okatie telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 16.34% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Okatie is worth considering. Okatie is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities. Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Okatie. 52.19% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%. The per capita income in Okatie in 2022 was $59,525, which is wealthy relative to South Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $238,100 for a family of four. The people who call Okatie home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Okatie residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Okatie include English, German, Irish, Italian, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Okatie is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.
