City profile
Anderson, SC
Anderson County · Population 30,051
Anderson is a town in Anderson County, SC with about 30,051 residents and a typical home value near $218,000. It is 27 miles from Greenville, SC, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
43°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
218
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$218,200
Typical monthly housing
$1,285
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
82
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- State income tax (top)
- 6.2%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.50%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 87/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Ice storm, Lightning
Nearest major airport
108 mi to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 26% Democratic / 73% Republican
Community
Population
30,051
Black population
27.1%
County
Anderson County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸SC is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Part of the New Great Migration — a growing Black community in the South
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast)
Highlights
- About 30,051 residents
- Typical home value about $218,000
- 27 miles from Greenville, SC
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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