Living in St. Matthews, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Matthews · Census data 2020–2024
St. Matthews has 1,645 residents with a median age of 54.3. The median household income is $51,310 (26% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $204,200, the median rent is $970/month.
St. Matthews at a glance
- Population
- 1,645
- Median age
- 54.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $51,310State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $204,200State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $970/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 67.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.4%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is St. Matthews a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 31.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in St. Matthews
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Matthews the median home value is $204,200, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $970 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,113 a month in housing costs.
St. Matthews median household income
The median household income in St. Matthews is $51,310 and the income per person is $33,337. 31.1% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in St. Matthews: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 946
- Owner-occupied
- 67.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.9%
- Vacant
- 14.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 1.83
St. Matthews demographics
- Population
- 1,645
- Median age
- 54.3
- Under 18
- 11.2%
- 65 and older
- 30.3%
- Households
- 808
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Matthews ›
Education in St. Matthews
30.4% of adults 25 and older in St. Matthews have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Matthews
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Drive alone
- 64.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 13.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.8%
St. Matthews vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Matthews | 1,645 | $51,310 | $204,200 | $970 |
| Cameron | 427 | $74,886 | $215,800 | $1,034 |
| Brookdale | 4,291 | $39,449 | $96,500 | $678 |
| Wilkinson Heights | 2,012 | $25,489 | $81,100 | $786 |
| Gadsden | 1,443 | $52,966 | $112,900 | — |
| Orangeburg | 13,253 | $38,635 | $163,500 | $848 |
| Edisto | 1,801 | $46,788 | $71,900 | $1,013 |
| Elloree | 1,035 | $33,796 | $192,500 | $852 |
| Eastover | 485 | $20,735 | $117,400 | $658 |
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What is the median household income in St. Matthews, SC?
The median household income in St. Matthews is $51,310, 26% 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. Matthews?
The median home value in St. Matthews is $204,200, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in St. Matthews?
The median gross rent in St. Matthews is $970 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is St. Matthews, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 31.1%.
What is the median age in St. Matthews?
The median age in St. Matthews is 54.3 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in St. Matthews?
The average commute to work in St. Matthews is 17 minutes; 13.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Matthews?
The unemployment rate in St. Matthews is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Matthews?
30.4% of adults in St. Matthews 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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