What kinds of homes are in St. George, SC?
St. George, SC has 1,012 (±259) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 356 homes per square mile of land.
57.2% are detached single-family houses.
14.1% are in buildings of two to four units.
6.8% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 1,012 (±259)
- Detached houses
- 57.2%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 14.1%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 6.8%
Homes in St. George by building size
| Building type | St. George | Dorchester County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 57.2% (±11.8 points) | 66.9% | 64.5% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 5.7% | 3.7% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 1.6% (±2.3 points) | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 12.5% (±7.0 points) | 2.6% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 6.8% (±5.2 points) | 4.3% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 3.2% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 3.7% | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 21.8% (±9.6 points) | 11.7% | 14.2% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In St. George, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from Dorchester County (11.2%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (12.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near St. George
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. George | — | 6.8% (±8.0 points) | — |
| Reevesville | 3.7 mi | 0.0% (±49.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harleyville | 7.8 mi | 8.8% (±21.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bowman | 13 mi | 0.0% (±19.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Holly Hill | 14 mi | 5.2% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Branchville | 14 mi | 2.0% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smoaks | 15 mi | 0.0% (±86.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgeville | 17 mi | 0.0% (±32.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cottageville | 18 mi | 0.7% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Dorchester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summerville | 19.4% (±3.4 points) |
| 2 | Harleyville | 8.8% (±21.3 points) |
| 3 | St. George | 6.8% (±8.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Reevesville | 0.0% (±49.4 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Ridgeville | 0.0% (±32.2 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about St. George
How many homes are in St. George?
St. George, SC has an estimated 1,012 (±259) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in St. George houses or apartments?
57.2% are detached houses and 0.0% attached houses, while 20.9% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in St. George?
14.1% of homes in St. George are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
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 St. George town, South Carolina (place:62530, in state:45).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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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 .
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