Market insights · South Carolina
Chester County, SC: growth, migration and housing
Chester County has 33,001 residents, up 2.2% since 2020 (+1.4% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 924 households moved in and 692 moved out (+232 net), bringing in a net $13.8M of income. Median household income is $52,458, the median home $158,300 and median rent $853 a month.
In South Carolina: 27th of 46 counties for 5-year population growth · 10th of 46 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 28th of 46 counties for median household income · 29th of 46 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Chester County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| York County, SC | 395 | $20.8M |
| Lancaster County, SC | 96 | $4.3M |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 78 | $3.6M |
| Fairfield County, SC | 30 | $1.4M |
| Richland County, SC | 22 | $1.4M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Chester County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| York County, SC | 270 | $12.5M |
| Lancaster County, SC | 78 | $3.0M |
| Fairfield County, SC | 33 | $1.2M |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 31 | $1.6M |
| Richland County, SC | 29 | $1.2M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.