St. George is a small town of 1,901 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $28,490
and a 0.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
St. George stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether St. George is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All St. George 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: 92.8
St. George's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in St. George costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
St. George, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$137,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$927
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
49.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$28,490
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
St. George's violent crime rate is 872.9 per 100,000 residents
— 130% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
872.9 /100k
Property Crime
4691.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
St. George is served primarily by Dorchester 04.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
St. George, SC
National Avg
School District
Dorchester 04
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
78.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
St. George sees average highs of 58.2°F in January
and 91.2°F in July,
with 51.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
St. George's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes St. George roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $137,500 and median rent is $927/month.
St. George's violent crime rate is 872.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4691.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in St. George are operated by Dorchester 04.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 19.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
St. George, SC has a population of 1,901, a median household income of $28,490, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%.
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.
St. George averages 58.2°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.4 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
St. George, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29477.
The population of St. George, South Carolina is 1,901 with a median age of 41.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in St. George: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $137,500, median household income $28,490, crime index 227 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare St. George side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
