Anderson, South Carolina

Small South Carolina city with local appeal

Southeast Greenville-Anderson, SC Metro

WhereAtHome Score

67.7

D+

out of 100

Overview

Anderson is a South Carolina city with a population of approximately 29,980, part of the Greenville-Anderson, SC metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $274,358. Median household income is $40,445.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 29,980 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $274,358 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $40,445 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 20.7 minutes
  • Part of the Greenville-Anderson, SC metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

29,980

Source: Census ACS

$274,358

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$40,445

Source: Census ACS

20.7 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

30

Source: Walk Score

93 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Anderson County (county-level results)

26%
73%
Democrat 25,281
Republican 71,828
Leans R+47.4

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 74.9/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 40.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 70.7/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 30/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 40.3/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 67.7

Location

Anderson, SC (34.5261, -82.6304)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.