Blythewood is a somewhat small town located in the state of South Carolina. With a population of 6,267 people and five associated neighborhoods, Blythewood is the 80th largest community in South Carolina. Much of the housing stock in Blythewood was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Blythewood economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Blythewood, where the median household income is $105,583.00. Blythewood real estate is some of the most expensive in South Carolina, although Blythewood house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Blythewood is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 90.07% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Blythewood is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Blythewood who work in healthcare (18.38%), sales jobs (11.59%), and office and administrative support (11.33%). There are quite a few people in the armed forces living in Blythewood, and when you visit or drive around town, you will see military people in and out of uniform, shopping, enjoying life, and being part of the community. One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 25.42% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. 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. Blythewood 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, Blythewood’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. Blythewood is a small town, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.The citizens of Blythewood are among the most well-educated in the nation: 44.28% of adults in Blythewood have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Blythewood in 2022 was $52,587, which is wealthy relative to South Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $210,348 for a family of four. However, Blythewood contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Blythewood is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Blythewood home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Blythewood residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Blythewood include English, Irish, Italian, Senegalese, and German. The most common language spoken in Blythewood is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Chinese.