The Town FilesCapitol View, South Carolina
Community in Richland County · population 4,653 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $187,600
- Household income
- $46,645
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 37.2
Capitol View is a community of 4,653 people in Richland County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $187,600, close to the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks more vibrant than 100% of South Carolina towns, better for first-time buyers than 98% of South Carolina towns, better for young professionals than 98% of South Carolina towns.
How Capitol View ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Capitol View is worth $187,600, close to the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $46,645, which is more affordable than 33% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,181 a month. 46.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Capitol View | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $187,600 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,181 | $937 |
| Median household income | $46,645 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 46.2% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Capitol View
| People | Capitol View | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.1% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 21.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.4% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.6% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 15.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.2% | — |
| Work from home | 4.6% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 20.2 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.9% | 87.8% |
Weather in Capitol View
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 37.0°F. About 43.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 33 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Capitol View since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 23, 1997 about 8.2 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 22 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 5, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 86 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on September 25, 1988.
Severe weather in Richland County since 1996
Richland County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Richland County
Richland County had 227,771 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,784 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Capitol View itself the ACS puts it at 13.1%.
Towns near Capitol View
- Columbia, SC5.2 mi · 136,632 people · home $264,300
- Forest Acres, SC5.4 mi · 10,617 people · home $279,300
- Hopkins, SC6.0 mi · 2,514 people · home $99,300
- Woodfield, SC6.4 mi · 9,199 people · home $150,800
- Cayce, SC6.7 mi · 13,781 people · home $166,800
- Dentsville, SC7.7 mi · 14,431 people · home $163,700
- West Columbia, SC10.2 mi · 17,416 people · home $201,700
- Springdale, SC10.8 mi · 2,744 people · home $221,700
Capitol View questions
Is Capitol View, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Capitol View scores better for retirees than 17% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 3%. 15.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.2).
How much does a house cost in Capitol View?
The median owner-occupied home in Capitol View is valued at $187,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,645, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,181 a month.
What is the weather like in Capitol View?
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 37.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Capitol View get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Capitol View since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 23, 1997. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)