Living in Startex, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Startex · Census data 2020–2024
Startex has 668 residents with a median age of 32.7. The median rent is $901/month.
Startex is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Startex at a glance
- Population
- 668
- Median age
- 32.7State: 40.2
- Median rent
- $901/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 18.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.9%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Startex a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: A poverty rate of 34.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Startex
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Startex the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $901 per month, which is 18% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Startex: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 325
- Owner-occupied
- 18.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 81.3%
- Vacant
- 12.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.36
Startex demographics
- Population
- 668
- Median age
- 32.7
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 283
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Startex ›
Education in Startex
4.9% of adults 25 and older in Startex have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Startex
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 89.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Startex vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Startex | 668 | — | — | $901 |
| Wellford | 3,515 | $57,338 | $223,000 | $1,261 |
| Duncan | 4,310 | $52,500 | $211,400 | $1,032 |
| Lyman | 6,547 | $75,653 | $277,600 | $1,081 |
| Fairforest | 1,727 | $52,468 | $199,800 | $1,329 |
| Reidville | 2,194 | $120,700 | $331,000 | $891 |
| Arcadia | 3,426 | $55,218 | $116,800 | $1,266 |
| Southern Shops | 3,797 | $37,754 | $109,600 | $1,058 |
| Saxon | 4,085 | $32,292 | $90,000 | $934 |
More for people moving to Startex
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How much is rent in Startex?
The median gross rent in Startex is $901 per month, about 18% of household income.
Is Startex, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: a poverty rate of 34.3%.
What is the median age in Startex?
The median age in Startex is 32.7 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Startex?
The average commute to work in Startex is 16 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Startex?
The unemployment rate in Startex is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Startex?
4.9% of adults in Startex 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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