Housing data for South Point, OH
South Point, OH has an estimated 3,099 residents and 1,441 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a village in Lawrence County.
24.3% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $872 a month.
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 3,099 (±465)
- Housing units
- 1,441 (±191)
- Households that rent
- 24.3%
- Median gross rent
- $872
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −11.0%
What stands out in South Point
Median real estate taxes: $1,702 (±$122) in South Point, higher than in Lawrence County ($1,215).
Median household income: $80,341 (±$20,433) in South Point, higher than in Lawrence County ($58,325).
Median home value: $184,000 (±$19,286) in South Point, higher than in Lawrence County ($144,000).
Housing in South Point at a glance
- Median rent: $872 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $841 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 29.6% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 24.3% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $80,341 median household income
- Home values: $184,000 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,377 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,702 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 1.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 69.0% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 54.6% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 49.0% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 23.1 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: −11.0% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 16.2% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
South Point against Lawrence County, its state and the nation
| South Point | Lawrence County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 3,099 (±465) | 56,819 (exact) | 11,810,293 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 1,441 (±191) | 26,536 (±48) | 5,292,391 (±464) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 24.3% (±8.6 points) | 27.7% (±2.5 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $872 (±$86) | $848 (±$33) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $80,341 (±$20,433) | $58,325 (±$2,853) | $71,389 (±$321) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $184,000 (±$19,286) | $144,000 (±$8,939) | $214,800 (±$742) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,702 (±$122) | $1,215 (±$67) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 54.6% (±11.3 points) | 58.6% (±3.3 points) | 63.4% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 23.1 minutes (±3.0) | 23.2 minutes (±1.0) | 23.4 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 89.9% (±5.5 points) | 84.7% (±1.9 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 48.6 years (±3.4) | 41.9 years (±0.4) | 39.7 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
South Point covers 2.9 square miles of land, about 1,052 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How South Point has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 3,481 (±415) | 3,099 (±465) | −11.0% | Not a measurable change |
| Housing units | 1,571 (±170) | 1,441 (±191) | −8.3% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $686 (±$58) | $872 (±$86) | +27.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $119,600 (±$18,454) | $184,000 (±$19,286) | +53.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $65,945 (±$2,489) | $80,341 (±$20,433) | +21.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $955 (±$148) | $1,377 (±$54) | +44.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,206 (±$221) | $1,702 (±$122) | +41.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 28.6% (±8.0 points) | 24.3% (±8.6 points) | −4.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.2% (±10.1 points) | 0.0% (±10.0 points) | −7.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in South Point
In 2023, the South Point Police Department reported 0 violent and 218 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Places near South Point
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catlettsburg | 1.3 mi | $630 | $82,500 | 44.3% |
| Kenova | 1.4 mi | $647 | $109,000 | 47.0% |
| Ceredo | 2.5 mi | $765 | $126,800 | 29.5% |
| Burlington | 3.0 mi | $720 | $127,500 | 53.8% |
| Fayette Township | 3.2 mi | $756 | $152,400 | 35.4% |
| Ashland | 4.4 mi | $872 | $125,000 | 39.6% |
| Perry Township (Lawrence County) | 4.9 mi | $870 | $145,300 | 31.1% |
| Coal Grove | 5.7 mi | $939 | $94,500 | 35.9% |
Places in Ohio most like South Point
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Lake | $863 | $200,400 | $79,286 | 26.4% |
| Washington Township (Holmes County) | $915 | $204,200 | $80,086 | 21.4% |
| Union Township (Fayette County) | $829 | $193,300 | $74,352 | 27.4% |
| Grand Rapids Township | $935 | $213,600 | $76,574 | 24.0% |
| Rome Township (Lawrence County) | $951 | $199,400 | $72,747 | 19.9% |
| Cessna Township | $825 | $188,800 | $67,000 | 28.7% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Ohio.
HUD Fair Market Rent for South Point, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $858 | $864 | $1,006 | $1,287 | $1,393 |
HUD income limits for South Point, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,500 | $29,200 | $46,700 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,350 | $53,350 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,500 | $60,000 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,650 | $66,650 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,000 | $72,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,350 | $77,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,650 | $82,650 |
| 8 people | $55,000 | $55,000 | $88,000 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $83,300.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about South Point
What is the average rent in South Point, OH?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in South Point is $872 (±$86) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in South Point?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in South Point, OH is $841 (±$79) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in South Point?
South Point has an estimated 331 (±130) renting households, 24.3% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in South Point?
The median household income in South Point is $80,341 (±$20,433) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in South Point, OH?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $184,000 (±$19,286) for owner-occupied homes in South Point (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in South Point?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in South Point, OH is $1,377 (±$54) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
Is South Point growing?
In South Point, the number of residents went from 3,481 in 2015–2019 to 3,099 in 2020–2024 (−11.0%), not a measurable change.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Point village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Point village, Ohio
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Point village, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Point village, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Point village, Ohio
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Point village, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Point village, Ohio
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: South Point Police Department (ORI OH0440700)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for South Point village, Ohio (place:73670, in state:39).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .