City profile
Wade Hampton, SC
Greenville County · Population 20,898
Wade Hampton is a town in Greenville County, SC with about 20,898 residents and a typical home value near $339,000. It is 4 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
$339,000
Typical monthly housing
$1,997
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
96
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 94/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Lightning, Tornado
Nearest major airport
82 mi to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 38% Democratic / 60% Republican
Community
Population
20,898
Black population
5.3%
County
Greenville 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 20,898 residents
- Typical home value about $339,000
- 4 miles from Greenville, SC
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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