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Chapin, SC is a small town located in the Midlands area of South Carolina. It offers affordable housing options with 2 bedroom rent averaging at $1,460 compared to the US average of $1,430. Grocery prices are also relatively lower than other cities as Chapin's Cost Index stands at 100 versus the US average of 100. The town is known for its natural beauty and has plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and camping that can be enjoyed all year long. Locally, businesses like Chapin Tire & Automotive Center, Catawba Nuclear Station, and Sizemore Farms provide job opportunities to residents.

Chapin has an unemployment rate of 3.7%. The US average is 6.0%.

Chapin has seen the job market decrease by -0.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 31.2%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Chapin
- The Sales Tax Rate for Chapin is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Chapin is 7.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Chapin
- The average income of a Chapin resident is $26,193 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Chapin resident is $64,236 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyChapin, South CarolinaUnited States
  3.76
  -2.0%-6.2%
  31.2%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  7.0%4.6%
  $30,654$37,638
  $64,236$69,021
  $76,250$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.7%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  6.1%6.8%
  6.3%10.0%
  5.7%2.5%
  8.2%11.0%
  1.3%4.8%
  3.7%0.8%
  1.3%1.9%
  6.7%4.7%
  2.0%1.9%
  4.3%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  9.5%4.2%
  11.1%9.3%
  11.0%14.0%
  0.0%2.1%
  4.4%7.0%
  6.5%4.8%
  11.2%4.7%
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Excellent schools with superior ratings. Very clean community with a huge lake to use for boating. Ample amount of restaurants to visit that are both good and welcoming  More

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Over 2 years ago

Amazingly beautiful area with some of the kindest residents. 5 star schools and beautiful Lake Murray is our perfect retirement forever place we chose after vacationing  More

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Moved to Chapin, SC officially 7/2017 after the arduous process of having new home plans done - and redone, finalizing the purchase of our property, two moves, split  More

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