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Housing Affordability in St. George, SC

Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

Households paying 30%+ for housing
40.3%
South Carolina 27.9%
Renters paying 30%+
62.5%
South Carolina 52.1%
Homeowners paying 30%+
21.5%
South Carolina 19.4%
Owner costs with a mortgage
$1,219/mo
South Carolina $1,529/mo

St. George has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.

Housing costs compared with income

  • Renters paying 30% or more21362.5%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more8721.5%
  • Renters paying 50% or more12035.2%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 34.6%
  • Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 23.0%
  • Median owner costs without a mortgage: $498/mo
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 3.4

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
St. George, SC40.3%62.5%21.5%34.6%
Dorchester County30.0%56.4%21.9%33.1%
South Carolina27.9%52.1%19.4%31.1%
United States32.2%51.1%22.7%30.6%

Frequently asked questions

What is the housing cost burden in St. George, SC?
In St. George, SC, 40.3% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does St. George compare with South Carolina?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in St. George is 40.3%, compared with 27.9% for South Carolina as a whole.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates