St. Stephen, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Berkeley County County
St. Stephen, SC
At a Glance
How St. Stephen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Stephen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is St. Stephen a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
St. Stephen residents earn a median household income of $59,688 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,692. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,143 business establishments, including 340 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Stephen is $131,400 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $307,970. Median rent is $764/month, with 24.7% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
St. Stephen reports 610 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,425/100K.
Education
16.0% of adults in St. Stephen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Stephen has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.