Living in South Charleston, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Charleston · Census data 2020–2024
South Charleston has 1,727 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $49,896 (30% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $141,300, the median rent is $704/month.
South Charleston at a glance
- Population
- 1,727
- Median age
- 43.3State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $49,896State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $141,300State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $704/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 54.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is South Charleston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Charleston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Charleston the median home value is $141,300, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $704 per month, which is 23.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,065 a month in housing costs.
South Charleston median household income
The median household income in South Charleston is $49,896 and the income per person is $32,652. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in South Charleston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 904
- Owner-occupied
- 54.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.5%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.00
South Charleston demographics
- Population
- 1,727
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 863
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Charleston ›
Education in South Charleston
17.1% of adults 25 and older in South Charleston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Charleston
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 2.7%
- Drive alone
- 86.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
South Charleston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Charleston | 1,727 | $49,896 | $141,300 | $704 |
| South Solon | 344 | $58,056 | $102,300 | $725 |
| South Vienna | 541 | $69,118 | $162,100 | $863 |
| Clifton | 143 | $82,969 | $193,800 | $867 |
| Cedarville | 4,070 | $63,750 | $200,800 | $872 |
| Springfield | 58,190 | $47,143 | $116,800 | $851 |
| Midway | 233 | $62,292 | $136,500 | $1,102 |
| Catawba | 305 | $68,500 | $136,900 | $1,650 |
| London | 10,484 | $60,231 | $201,000 | $916 |
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What is the median household income in South Charleston, OH?
The median household income in South Charleston is $49,896, 30% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in South Charleston?
The median home value in South Charleston is $141,300, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in South Charleston?
The median gross rent in South Charleston is $704 per month, about 23.7% of household income.
Is South Charleston, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
What is the median age in South Charleston?
The median age in South Charleston is 43.3 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in South Charleston?
The average commute to work in South Charleston is 23 minutes; 2.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Charleston?
The unemployment rate in South Charleston is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Charleston?
17.1% of adults in South Charleston have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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