Living in Chester County, South Carolina

Chester County is a county in South Carolina with a population of around 32,267, part of the Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, NC-SC MSA metro area. The main communities are Chester, Great Falls, Fort Lawn.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,174/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $203K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.3%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 55°F) and hot summers (highs around 87°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Chester County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 42 and a predominantly working-class population (13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.