South Point is a small town of 3,000 in Ohio, with a median household income of $76,344
and a 3.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
South Point stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether South Point is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All South Point city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.4
South Point's overall cost of living index is 88.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in South Point costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
South Point, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$163,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$736
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$76,344
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
South Point's violent crime rate is 124.4 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
124.4 /100k
Property Crime
723.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
South Point is served primarily by South Point Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
South Point, OH
National Avg
School District
South Point Local
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
South Point sees average highs of 42.5°F in January
and 86.4°F in July,
with 49.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.2 inches of snow per year.
South Point's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes South Point roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $163,800 and median rent is $736/month.
South Point's violent crime rate is 124.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 723.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in South Point are operated by South Point Local.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
South Point, OH has a population of 3,000, a median household income of $76,344, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
South Point averages 42.5°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.5 inches
with about 6.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
South Point, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45680.
The population of South Point, Ohio is 3,000 with a median age of 42.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in South Point: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $163,800, median household income $76,344, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Point side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.