City profile
Clemson, SC
Pickens County · Population 18,072
Clemson is a town in Pickens County, SC with about 18,072 residents and a typical home value near $398,000. It is 26 miles from Greenville, SC, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
42°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
218
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$398,400
Typical monthly housing
$2,347
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
103
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 Low · county score 78/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Lightning, Riverine flooding
Nearest major airport
103 mi to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 23% Democratic / 76% Republican
Community
Population
18,072
Black population
8.1%
County
Pickens County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸SC is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast)
Highlights
- About 18,072 residents
- Typical home value about $398,000
- 26 miles from Greenville, SC
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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