Living in St. Andrews, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Andrews · Census data 2020–2024
St. Andrews has 19,868 residents with a median age of 33.2. The median household income is $46,511 (33% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $161,300, the median rent is $1,088/month.
St. Andrews at a glance
- Population
- 19,868
- Median age
- 33.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $46,511State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $161,300State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,088/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 28.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is St. Andrews a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 25.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in St. Andrews
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Andrews the median home value is $161,300, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,088 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,114 a month in housing costs.
St. Andrews median household income
The median household income in St. Andrews is $46,511 and the income per person is $28,565. 25.4% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in St. Andrews: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,472
- Owner-occupied
- 28.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 71.1%
- Vacant
- 11.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 1.95
St. Andrews demographics
- Population
- 19,868
- Median age
- 33.2
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.8%
- Households
- 10,127
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 10.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Andrews ›
Education in St. Andrews
25.7% of adults 25 and older in St. Andrews have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Andrews
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 74.4%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
St. Andrews vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Andrews | 19,868 | $46,511 | $161,300 | $1,088 |
| Seven Oaks | 15,921 | $62,955 | $208,400 | $1,246 |
| West Columbia | 17,963 | $56,912 | $201,700 | $1,201 |
| Oak Grove | 12,256 | $74,554 | $210,300 | $1,045 |
| Irmo | 11,813 | $80,489 | $203,400 | $1,477 |
| Springdale | 2,742 | $77,722 | $221,700 | $1,291 |
| Olympia | 935 | $29,663 | — | — |
| Forest Acres | 10,530 | $78,306 | $279,300 | $1,263 |
| Lexington | 24,585 | $87,126 | $297,700 | $1,545 |
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What is the median household income in St. Andrews, SC?
The median household income in St. Andrews is $46,511, 33% lower than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in St. Andrews?
The median home value in St. Andrews is $161,300, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in St. Andrews?
The median gross rent in St. Andrews is $1,088 per month, about 35% of household income.
Is St. Andrews, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 25.4%.
What is the median age in St. Andrews?
The median age in St. Andrews is 33.2 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in St. Andrews?
The average commute to work in St. Andrews is 22 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Andrews?
The unemployment rate in St. Andrews is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Andrews?
25.7% of adults in St. Andrews 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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