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 17,013 people and three associated neighborhoods, Okatie is the 31st largest community in South Carolina. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Okatie, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Okatie, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Okatie’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Okatie does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $94,644.00.

Okatie home prices are not only among the most expensive in South Carolina, but Okatie real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

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 24.01% 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.

Okatie is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Okatie’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

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. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery.

If knowledge is power, Okatie is a pretty powerful place. 51.05% of the adults in Okatie have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Okatie in 2022 was $59,949, which is wealthy relative to South Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $239,796 for a family of four.

Okatie is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. 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.