Living in Anderson, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Anderson · Census data 2020–2024
Anderson has 30,051 residents with a median age of 32.7. The median household income is $46,933 (32% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $218,200, the median rent is $975/month.
Anderson at a glance
- Population
- 30,051
- Median age
- 32.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $46,933State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $218,200State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $975/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 51.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Anderson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 21%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Anderson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Anderson the median home value is $218,200, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $975 per month, which is 30.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,303 a month in housing costs.
Anderson median household income
The median household income in Anderson is $46,933 and the income per person is $29,386. 21% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Anderson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,969
- Owner-occupied
- 51.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.9%
- Vacant
- 9.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.19
Anderson demographics
- Population
- 30,051
- Median age
- 32.7
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 12,584
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Anderson ›
Education in Anderson
28.3% of adults 25 and older in Anderson have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Anderson
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Anderson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | 30,051 | $46,933 | $218,200 | $975 |
| Homeland Park | 6,632 | $40,218 | $103,700 | $829 |
| Northlake | 4,390 | $89,635 | $277,700 | $1,038 |
| Centerville | 7,049 | $64,380 | $229,700 | $1,103 |
| Sandy Springs | 1,105 | $70,833 | $309,700 | $976 |
| Belton | 4,458 | $49,107 | $133,500 | $972 |
| Starr | 258 | $75,833 | $175,000 | — |
| Pendleton | 3,594 | $61,901 | $250,500 | $1,034 |
| Williamston | 4,170 | $64,389 | $162,800 | $899 |
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What is the median household income in Anderson, SC?
The median household income in Anderson is $46,933, 32% lower than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Anderson?
The median home value in Anderson is $218,200, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Anderson?
The median gross rent in Anderson is $975 per month, about 30.1% of household income.
Is Anderson, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 21%.
What is the median age in Anderson?
The median age in Anderson is 32.7 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Anderson?
The average commute to work in Anderson is 22 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Anderson?
The unemployment rate in Anderson is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Anderson?
28.3% of adults in Anderson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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