Living in St. George, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. George · Census data 2020–2024
St. George has 2,154 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $33,125 (52% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $113,500, the median rent is $703/month.
St. George at a glance
- Population
- 2,154
- Median age
- 41.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $33,125State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $113,500State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $703/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 48.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is St. George a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the South Carolina median; a poverty rate of 28.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in St. George
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. George the median home value is $113,500, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $703 per month, which is 34.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,219 a month in housing costs.
St. George median household income
The median household income in St. George is $33,125 and the income per person is $21,877. 28.4% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in St. George: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,012
- Owner-occupied
- 48.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.4%
- Vacant
- 17.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.46
St. George demographics
- Population
- 2,154
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 27.4%
- 65 and older
- 24.7%
- Households
- 832
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. George ›
Education in St. George
17.7% of adults 25 and older in St. George have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. George
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 75.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 66.7%
St. George vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George | 2,154 | $33,125 | $113,500 | $703 |
| Reevesville | 271 | $77,250 | $165,000 | — |
| Harleyville | 592 | $64,844 | $199,600 | $769 |
| Bowman | 691 | $35,347 | $69,600 | $848 |
| Holly Hill | 1,218 | $34,135 | $232,000 | $499 |
| Branchville | 1,084 | $43,182 | $115,300 | $758 |
| Ridgeville | 1,740 | $55,637 | $181,800 | $1,393 |
| Cottageville | 1,196 | $80,938 | $164,700 | $934 |
| Rowesville | 393 | $32,656 | $125,000 | $721 |
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What is the median household income in St. George, SC?
The median household income in St. George is $33,125, 52% 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. George?
The median home value in St. George is $113,500, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in St. George?
The median gross rent in St. George is $703 per month, about 34.6% of household income.
Is St. George, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the South Carolina median; a poverty rate of 28.4%.
What is the median age in St. George?
The median age in St. George is 41.6 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in St. George?
The average commute to work in St. George is 20 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. George?
The unemployment rate in St. George is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. George?
17.7% of adults in St. George 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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