Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
17%
Chapin
Chapin, SC Area Guide
Lakeside living in this friendly South Carolina town
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Chapin sits between Lake Murray and Interstate 26, about 23 miles northwest of Downtown Columbia. Known to locals as the “capital of Lake Murray,” Chapin mixes all the appeal of a small town — friendly locals and community — with the liveliness of bigger locale because of the lake to the south. There are notable festivals year round, specifically the Labor Day Festival that runs for three days.
Downtown Chapin is full of appeal with its historic buildings and plentiful restaurants. There’s also a number of fantastic schools that serve the area, making this a fantastic option for families who like to stay active or just enjoy the water. There’s not much nightlife in Chapin, but the buzz of the city is just a 30-minute drive away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$71,881
Average: $89,535
Education
438
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
864
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Chapin has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
14%
Non-Renters
86%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
913 Students
Public
Grades K-5
809 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
790 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
991 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,615 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,089 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
465 Students
Center for Advanced Technical Studies
Public
Grades 9-12
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Dreher Island State Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Columbia Metro
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.