Living in Pendleton, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pendleton · Census data 2020–2024
Pendleton has 3,594 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $61,901 (11% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $250,500, the median rent is $1,034/month.
Pendleton at a glance
- Population
- 3,594
- Median age
- 40.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $61,901State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $250,500State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,034/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 52.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Pendleton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 3% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the South Carolina median; a poverty rate of 21.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Pendleton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pendleton the median home value is $250,500, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,034 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,323 a month in housing costs.
Pendleton median household income
The median household income in Pendleton is $61,901 and the income per person is $44,500. 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Pendleton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,041
- Owner-occupied
- 52.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.3%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 1.90
Pendleton demographics
- Population
- 3,594
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 15%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 1,889
- Foreign-born
- 5.4%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pendleton ›
Education in Pendleton
50% of adults 25 and older in Pendleton have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 20.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pendleton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 80.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Pendleton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton | 3,594 | $61,901 | $250,500 | $1,034 |
| Sandy Springs | 1,105 | $70,833 | $309,700 | $976 |
| Clemson | 18,072 | $49,520 | $398,400 | $1,007 |
| Central | 5,320 | $60,258 | $256,600 | $876 |
| Northlake | 4,390 | $89,635 | $277,700 | $1,038 |
| Utica | 1,339 | $55,179 | $145,400 | $1,073 |
| Centerville | 7,049 | $64,380 | $229,700 | $1,103 |
| Norris | 784 | $50,750 | $183,100 | $913 |
| Newry | 412 | $45,407 | $303,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Pendleton, SC?
The median household income in Pendleton is $61,901, 11% 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 Pendleton?
The median home value in Pendleton is $250,500, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Pendleton?
The median gross rent in Pendleton is $1,034 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Pendleton, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 3% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the South Carolina median; a poverty rate of 21.8%.
What is the median age in Pendleton?
The median age in Pendleton is 40.4 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Pendleton?
The average commute to work in Pendleton is 24 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pendleton?
The unemployment rate in Pendleton is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pendleton?
50% of adults in Pendleton 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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