St. George, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Dorchester County County
St. George, SC
At a Glance
How St. George Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. George's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is St. George a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
St. George residents earn a median household income of $31,950 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,542. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,549 business establishments, including 263 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. George is $124,200 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,109. Median rent is $800/month, with 42.7% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
St. George reports 873 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 130% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,692/100K.
Education
19.0% of adults in St. George hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. George has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches.