Capitol View, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Calhoun County County

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

4,161 Population 2,601/sq mi density

$47,054 Median Income $29,636 per capita

$152,700 Home Value $226,769 Zillow

$1,146 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent

66°F Avg Temperature

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$47,054 median income, 13.5% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$152,700 home value, $1,146/mo rent

Education

3.3 / 5.0

28.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Capitol View, SC

At a Glance

Median Income

$47,054

37% below

$29,636 per capita

Home Value

$152,700

46% below

Zillow: $226,769

Median Rent

$1,146/mo

1% below

31.3% of income on rent

Bachelor's Degree+

28.9%

14% below

89.3% high school+

Unemployment

13.5%

275% above

7.1% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

39.0%

21% above

14.6% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

66°F

How Capitol View Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Capitol View's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income

63%

Home Value

54%

Rent

99%

Poverty

57%

Bachelor's

86%

Unemployment

375%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Capitol View a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.6 / 5.0 - Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Capitol View residents earn a median household income of $47,054 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,636. The unemployment rate stands at 13.5% (275% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 287 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Capitol View is $152,700 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,769. Median rent is $1,146/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Education

28.9% of adults in Capitol View hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Capitol View has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,161

Median Age32.0 yrs

Density2,601/mi²

Male / Female48% / 53%

Foreign Born4.8%

Veterans13.8%

Economy

C+

Median Income$47,054

Per Capita$29,636

Unemployment13.5%

Poverty7.1%

County GDP$911M

Avg Weekly Wage$1,170

Housing

A+

Home Value$152,700

Rent$1,146

Ownership41.6%

Zillow$226,769

Housing Units1,917

Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity39.0%

Diabetes14.7%

Smoking14.6%

Heart Disease6.1%

Premature Death14,695/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F

Rain43.7 in/yr

Elevation261 ft

Education

Bachelor's+28.9%

High School+89.3%

Graduate+8.2%

School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%

Commute20 min

Broadband91.3%

Internet Speed58 Mbps

EV Stations68

Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Capitol View was built in 1971.

The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (49 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.

22.5% of the population has a disability.

The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.