At a Glance
Median Income
$59,688
$21,692 per capita
Home Value
$131,400
Zillow: $307,970
Median Rent
$764/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
995/100K
3,814/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
25.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.5%
22.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
304 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Stephen a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.6% (28% below 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 995 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 162% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,814/100K. The murder rate is 55.3/100K.
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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,460
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density545/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$59,688
Per Capita$21,692
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty25.7%
County GDP$14,302M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,312
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,400
Rent$764
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$307,970
Housing Units621
Rent Burden24.7%
Crime
F
Violent995/100K
Property3,814/100K
Murder55.3/100K
Assault829/100K
Burglary608/100K
Health
Obesity48.5%
Diabetes18.9%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death9,015/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain52.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation76 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute31 min
Broadband70.5%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8
Did You Know?
St. Stephen was founded in 1754.
The median home in St. Stephen was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Charleston Afb/International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
There are 340 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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