Living in Wade Hampton, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wade Hampton · Census data 2020–2024
Wade Hampton has 20,898 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $77,449 (12% higher than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $339,000, the median rent is $1,115/month.
Wade Hampton at a glance
- Population
- 20,898
- Median age
- 38.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $77,449State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $339,000State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,115/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 64.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Wade Hampton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Home values 31% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Wade Hampton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wade Hampton the median home value is $339,000, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,115 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,664 a month in housing costs.
Wade Hampton median household income
The median household income in Wade Hampton is $77,449 and the income per person is $43,359. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Wade Hampton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,661
- Owner-occupied
- 64.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.4%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.36
Wade Hampton demographics
- Population
- 20,898
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 8,828
- Foreign-born
- 9.6%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wade Hampton ›
Education in Wade Hampton
46% of adults 25 and older in Wade Hampton have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 15.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wade Hampton
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Wade Hampton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wade Hampton | 20,898 | $77,449 | $339,000 | $1,115 |
| Taylors | 24,505 | $77,144 | $257,500 | $1,337 |
| Greenville | 72,935 | $71,472 | $487,500 | $1,312 |
| Sans Souci | 7,665 | $45,069 | $226,500 | $999 |
| City View | 746 | $37,688 | — | $1,154 |
| Judson | 2,515 | $38,646 | $119,100 | $1,191 |
| Greer | 41,536 | $82,626 | $288,700 | $1,198 |
| Dunean | 3,668 | $48,553 | $203,000 | $1,117 |
| Mauldin | 27,055 | $82,331 | $258,500 | $1,490 |
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What is the median household income in Wade Hampton, SC?
The median household income in Wade Hampton is $77,449, 12% higher 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 Wade Hampton?
The median home value in Wade Hampton is $339,000, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Wade Hampton?
The median gross rent in Wade Hampton is $1,115 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Wade Hampton, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: home values 31% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Wade Hampton?
The median age in Wade Hampton is 38.9 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Wade Hampton?
The average commute to work in Wade Hampton is 20 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wade Hampton?
The unemployment rate in Wade Hampton is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wade Hampton?
46% of adults in Wade Hampton 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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