South Carolina
Chapin is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 1,410. Residents earn $77,632 per year, which is 3% above the national average.
Based on current data, Chapin receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Chapin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Chapin is $77,632, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Chapin is $200,400, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,400 per month. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Chapin is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,849 per 100,000, 96% above the national average.
29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Chapin enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.7% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $77,632 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,665 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $943 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,494 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 928 |
| County GDP | $2,034M |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Healthcare | 67 |
| Retail | 138 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,112 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.55% |
| Commute Time | 33.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |
| Census Median | $200,400 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $433,387 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,400 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,248 |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,112 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.55% |
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.7% |
| Premature Death | 13,000/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 3,848.7/100K |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 456.6/100K |
| Theft | 3,392.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.0 inches |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 665/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1653°N, 81.3393°W |
| County FIPS | 45071 |
Winner: Republican by 34.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.6% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 665/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Retail Stores | 138 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 33.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |