Living in St. Stephen, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Stephen · Census data 2020–2024
St. Stephen has 1,462 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $65,370 (6% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $100,000, the median rent is $1,148/month.
St. Stephen is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Stephen at a glance
- Population
- 1,462
- Median age
- 33.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $65,370State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $100,000State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,148/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 59.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.5%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is St. Stephen a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in St. Stephen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Stephen the median home value is $100,000, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,148 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,245 a month in housing costs.
St. Stephen median household income
The median household income in St. Stephen is $65,370 and the income per person is $23,356. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in St. Stephen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 565
- Owner-occupied
- 59.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.8%
- Vacant
- 24.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 3.23
St. Stephen demographics
- Population
- 1,462
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 32%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 426
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Stephen ›
Education in St. Stephen
15.5% of adults 25 and older in St. Stephen have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Stephen
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 82.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.3%
St. Stephen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Stephen | 1,462 | $65,370 | $100,000 | $1,148 |
| Bonneau | 581 | $47,604 | $245,900 | $1,181 |
| Bonneau Beach | 1,516 | $60,865 | $253,800 | $1,548 |
| Lane | 564 | $38,013 | $86,700 | $900 |
| Greeleyville | 362 | $47,604 | $150,900 | $592 |
| Pinopolis | 854 | $122,530 | $416,800 | — |
| Moncks Corner | 15,485 | $91,500 | $333,200 | $1,307 |
| Kingstree | 3,132 | $26,322 | $177,000 | $546 |
| Wyboo | 3,639 | $59,074 | $253,000 | $788 |
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What is the median household income in St. Stephen, SC?
The median household income in St. Stephen is $65,370, 6% 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. Stephen?
The median home value in St. Stephen is $100,000, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in St. Stephen?
The median gross rent in St. Stephen is $1,148 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is St. Stephen, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
What is the median age in St. Stephen?
The median age in St. Stephen is 33.8 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in St. Stephen?
The average commute to work in St. Stephen is 36 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Stephen?
The unemployment rate in St. Stephen is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Stephen?
15.5% of adults in St. Stephen 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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