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Anderson County
  • County in South Carolina
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Anderson County

#6 in Best Counties to Buy a House in South Carolina
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Housing
      A
    3. Nightlife
      A minus
    4. Good for Families
      A
    5. Diversity
      B+
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      B
    8. Cost of Living
      B+
    9. Health & Fitness
      B+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    11. Commute
      B minus
    Anderson County is located in South Carolina with a population of 202,223. Anderson County is one of the best places to live in South Carolina. In Anderson County, most residents own their homes. Many families live in Anderson County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Anderson County are highly rated.
    Population
    202,223
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $160,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $823
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      26%
    • Own
      74%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      453.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      54.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      59.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      754.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      4,087.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      412.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      31%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      11%
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    Working in Anderson County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $56,796
    National
    $69,021
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