Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
22%
South Point
South Point, OH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$783
Population
3,570
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Experience small-town comfort at the junction of three states
Family-Friendly
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Affordable
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Riverside
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Scenic
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Quaint
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Convenient
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Peaceful
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Close-Knit
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Welcoming
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South Point aptly lies at the southernmost point of Ohio, overlooking the Ohio River and the Big Sandy River where Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky collide. A quaint river community, South Point is filled with cozy homes and small businesses that are only distinguishable because of storefront signs.
South Point offers residents a peaceful way of life in a lush environment. Wayne National Forest is just minutes from South Point. Crown City Wildlife Area and Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area offer South Point residents an array of outdoor activities to engage in as well. Camden Park’s rides and mini-golf offerings are also a short distance from South Point. Ashland, Kentucky and Huntington, West Virginia are the closest larger cities to South Point. Cities like Lexington, Columbus, Louisville, and Cincinnati are all within a three-hour drive from South Point, should you crave the big-city bustle for a weekend getaway.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$64,692
Average: $78,565
Education
577
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,760
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
South Point has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in South Point, OH is $783 for one bedroom, and $760 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Point has increased by 5.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$783/month
750 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Point, OH is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
366 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
357 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
306 Students
Tri State Early College Stem School
Public
Grades 9-12
88 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
300 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Highlands Museum & Discovery Center
- New River Train
Airports
- Tri-State/Milton J Ferguson Field
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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.