Your Real Estate Guide To

Wadmalaw Island

Wadmalaw Island is a scenic, rural retreat just southwest of Charleston, known for its unspoiled landscapes, winding creeks, and agricultural heritage. Real estate here includes sprawling acreage estates, deepwater homes, and private country retreats surrounded by centuries-old live oaks.

Lifestyle & Setting
The island maintains its peaceful, rural character thanks to limited commercial development. Popular destinations include the Charleston Tea Garden—America’s only tea plantation—and Deep Water Vineyard. With direct access to Bohicket Creek and the North Edisto River, Wadmalaw is ideal for boating, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors.

Dining & Local Favorites
While Wadmalaw has minimal dining options, nearby Johns Island offers favorites such as Wild Olive and The Royal Tern.

Property Listings

$10,600,000

6 bd 7 ba 6,872 Sq.Ft. For Sale

2970 Roseville Road, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487

MLS®: 25011465

$7,995,000

4 bd 6 ba 6,488 Sq.Ft. For Sale

4855 Retriever Road, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487

MLS®: 25013335

$3,950,000

6 bd 5 ba 5,061 Sq.Ft. For Sale

2545 Anchor Watch Drive, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487

MLS®: 24002910

$3,645,000

4 bd 6 ba 5,266 Sq.Ft. For Sale

1972 Long Creek Road, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487

MLS®: 25011807

$3,500,000

0 Allandale Plantation Road, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487

MLS®: 24025399

$3,195,000

4 bd 4 ba 3,862 Sq.Ft. For Sale

2470 American Classic Tea Lane, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487

MLS®: 25019015

$2,795,000

6 bd 5 ba 4,271 Sq.Ft. For Sale

2621 Anchor Watch Drive, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487

MLS®: 25015874

$2,099,000

4 bd 5 ba 4,836 Sq.Ft. For Sale

1855 Long Creek Road, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487

MLS®: 25021691

$1,965,000

3 bd 3 ba 2,560 Sq.Ft. For Sale

1988 Long Creek Road, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487

MLS®: 25007551

$1,900,000

6 bd 5 ba 4,314 Sq.Ft. For Sale

2962 Anchor Watch Drive, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487

MLS®: 25015008

$1,795,000

4 bd 3 ba 3,967 Sq.Ft. For Sale

6949 Maybank Highway, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487

MLS®: 24020903

$1,750,000

3 bd 2 ba 4,961 Sq.Ft. Pending

1085 Harts Bluff Road, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487

MLS®: 25016472

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Overview for Wadmalaw Island, SC

2,702 people live in Wadmalaw Island, where the median age is 50 and the average individual income is $63,793. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,702

Total Population

50 years

Median Age

Medium

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$63,793

Average individual Income

Around Wadmalaw Island, SC

There's plenty to do around Wadmalaw Island, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

25

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including King P M, Taqueria La Michoacana, and Storey Farms Market.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the King P M page on Yelp Search 6996 Maybank Hwy on Google Maps	Dining	3.6 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Taqueria La Michoacana page on Yelp Search 4455 Betsy Kerrison Pky on Google Maps	Dining	2.83 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Storey Farms Market page on Yelp Search 4104 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy on Google Maps	Dining	2.67 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Vineyard Vines page on Yelp Search 115 Planted Row Ln on Google Maps	Shopping	4.05 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Globody Charleston page on Yelp	Beauty	4.62 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Wadmalaw Island, SC

Population Households Employment

Wadmalaw Island has 1,063 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Wadmalaw Island do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 2,702 people call Wadmalaw Island home. The population density is 64.455 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,702

Total Population

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

50

Median Age

51.63 / 48.37%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

1,063

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$63,793

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Wadmalaw Island, SC

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Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Wadmalaw Island. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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