St. Andrews, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Fairfield County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
20,953 Population 3,429/sq mi density
$45,321 Median Income $26,162 per capita
$146,700 Home Value $222,647 Zillow
$1,060 Median Rent 34.4% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$45,321 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$146,700 home value, $1,060/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher

St. Andrews, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,321
40% below
$26,162 per capita
Home Value
$146,700
48% below
Zillow: $222,647
Median Rent
$1,060/mo
9% below
34.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
23% below
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
131% above
22.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How St. Andrews Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
52%
Rent
91%
Poverty
184%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
231%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is St. Andrews a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

St. Andrews residents earn a median household income of $45,321 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,162. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 432 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in St. Andrews is $146,700 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,647. Median rent is $1,060/month, with 34.4% 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 1977.

Education

25.8% of adults in St. Andrews hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

St. Andrews has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population20,953
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density3,429/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born7.2%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$45,321
Per Capita$26,162
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty22.8%
County GDP$1,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,700
Rent$1,060
Ownership29.6%
Zillow$222,647
Housing Units11,770
Rent Burden34.4%

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death18,564/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation314 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in St. Andrews was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.