Clemson, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
17,759 332.4M (US)
Median Age
24.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
33.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
59.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,713 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
69.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
31.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$359,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$458 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$815 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
31.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pickens County
5
Greenville-Anderson-Greer Metro Area
5
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pickens County
6
Greenville-Anderson-Greer Metro Area
6
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 41
Feb 5 1 44
Mar 5 0 51
Apr 4 0 59
May 4 0 67
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 5 0 78
Sep 4 0 71
Oct 4 0 61
Nov 4 0 51
Dec 5 0 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, SC State Senate District 1, SC State House District 3, SC
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Schools

Clemson Elementary
<1 miles, E • 4.6 star
Riverside Middle
2 miles, S • 2.8 star
Pendleton Elementary
3 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Clemson University
1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Tri-County Technical College
3 miles, S • 1.4 star
Southern Wesleyan University
4 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Anderson University
15 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Cannon Memorial Hospital
14 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Anmed Health
15 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Asheville Regional Airport
54 miles, NE • 1.4 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
103 miles, N • 2.3 star
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