Blythewood
Blythewood is Richland County's quieter answer to the Lake Murray suburbs, sitting where I-77 starts to feel like an actual exit ramp rather than a city street. The 29016 footprint covers a lot of ground, which is part of the appeal and part of the catch: subdivisions are spread out, and a quick errand often is not. The Cobblestone Park golf community anchors the higher end, while newer builds keep absorbing former pasture. Schools draw families from Columbia proper, and the dating pool reflects that. Singles here are usually transplants, recently divorced, or commuting south for work.
Blythewood by the numbers
Blythewood runs male-heavy, about 55% men to 45% women.
Median individual income in Blythewood is about $52,600.
South Carolina doesn’t register by party; by the 2024 presidential vote Richland County leaned strongly Democratic, about 66% Harris to 32% Trump (the Lexington County half of the metro leans Republican).
The median renter in Blythewood pays about $1,280 a month.
About 3,600 Blythewood residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
Local date spots
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Carolina Wings & Pub
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San Jose Mexican Restaurant
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Eggs Up Grill
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Chubby’s Burgers
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Groucho's Deli
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Doko Smoke BBQ
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Scott Benny's American & International Cuisine
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Bloomin Bean Coffee Bar
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Sweet Pea's Ice Cream and Cafe
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Blythewood Cigar & Wine – Premium Cigars, Fine Wines, Craft Beers
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Doko Station Pub & Eatery
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Canal Coffee Company
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Nanna's For Zyla Cafe & Eatery
Wheelchair access