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Lake Wylie, SC

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Fun-in-the-sun in your own backyard – welcome to Lake Wylie!

Peninsula Sports Water Sports Lake Shopping South Carolina

Situated on a peninsula of Lake Wylie along the shore, the area of Lake Wylie, despite being in South Carolina, is actually considered a suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina. This place is a popular getaway spot for many, as it has a very active water sports crowd. Lake Wylie (a man-made lake) is the oldest lake on the Catawba – and first built by a dam near Fort Mill in the early 1900s. In 1925, it was rebuilt and now has over 300 miles of shorelines.

Charlotte Premium Outlets are at your fingertips when you live in Lake Wylie. The River Hills Country Club is the go-to place for tee time, to lounge poolside, and dine on exquisite meals prepared by a master culinary chef. Hike along the Seven Oaks Preserve Trailhead or stroll the waterfront of Lake Wylie – get your outdoor gear ready because the opportunities for fun are endless here!

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Lake Wylie, SC is $1,321 for one bedroom, $1,646 for two bedrooms, and $1,797 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Wylie has increased by 6.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,321/month
905 Sq Ft
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Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

29

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • McDowell Nature Center and Preserve
  • Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
  • Museum of York County Settlemyre Planetarium

Military Bases

Airports

  • Charlotte/Douglas International
  • Concord-Padgett Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.