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Clemson, SC

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Clemson.

Population: 22,897 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Clemson, SC is $410,122 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $415,000 after a median 50 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,411/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, lightning, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$410,122

Typical home value

+1.7%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$410,122
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+11.5%
5-year appreciation
+32.9%
10-year appreciation
+92.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$410,122
House Price Index (state)
453.0 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$415,000
Median list price
$369,900
Median price per sqft
$213
1-year sale-price change
+6.7%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
60
For-sale inventory
69
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
93
1-year forecast
+1.1%
New listings (monthly)
17

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,411/mo
1-year rent change
+13.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,329/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,384/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,507/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,801/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,124/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.5 : 1
Schools include
Clemson Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, lightning, cold wave, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
13
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Sangamo Weston, Inc./Twelve-Mile Creek/Lake Hartwell PCB Contamination (3.4 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
50.5°F
Annual precipitation
50.3 in
Annual snowfall
1.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
114
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,413
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,409

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (33 mi)
National parks include
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Ninety Six National Historic Site, Blue Ridge Parkway
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Pickens County Airport (LQK) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Anderson Regional Airport (AND) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
23
Hospitals include
TY COBB REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, LLC, STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, MOUNTAIN LAKES MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+577 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1975
Housing built before 1970
45.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,920
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
36.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
29,358
Average weekly wage
$924
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
946

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ClemsonState medianUS median
Typical home value$410,122$229,613$288,527
Median sale price$415,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market50 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,411/mo$1,646/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,920$845$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Clemson, SC?
$410,122.
What is the median sale price in Clemson, SC?
$415,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Clemson, SC?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in Clemson, SC?
Typical rent: $1,411/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Clemson, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, cold wave, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is Clemson, SC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 13 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Clemson, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Clemson, SC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Clemson, SC?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Sangamo Weston, Inc./Twelve-Mile Creek/Lake Hartwell PCB Contamination, 3.4 mi.
How many schools serve Clemson, SC?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Clemson, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 15.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Clemson, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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