St. Matthews, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Calhoun County County
St. Matthews, SC
At a Glance
How St. Matthews Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Matthews's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is St. Matthews a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
St. Matthews residents earn a median household income of $55,351 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,598. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.7% 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 St. Matthews is $146,600 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,535. Median rent is $825/month, with 51.0% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
St. Matthews reports 329 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,427/100K.
Education
29.5% of adults in St. Matthews hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Matthews has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.