Anderson, South Carolina has an overall cost of living index of 96.6, which is 3.4 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $975 per month, while the typical home is valued around $218,200. Households earn a median of $46,933 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$46,933
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$975
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$218,200
Median Home Value
Census ACS
96.6
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,022
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,035
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,173
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,519
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
96.6
Goods
96.3
Rents / Housing
112.9
Services
78.6
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $137,250 |
| Registered Nurse | $93,940 |
| Elementary Teacher | $57,720 |
| Electrician | $63,830 |
| Accountant | $93,550 |
| Plumber | $59,060 |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | $100,710 |
| Operations Manager | $145,290 |
| Market Research Analyst | $85,350 |
| Health Services Manager | $132,550 |
| Truck Driver | $59,440 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
30,051
Latest estimate
Median Age
32.7 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
4
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$877
Per month
Avg Home Value
$161,325
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 29621 | — | $950 | $239,900 |
| ZIP 29624 | — | $714 | $75,900 |
| ZIP 29625 | — | $932 | $183,300 |
| ZIP 29626 | — | $912 | $146,200 |
January Avg
40°F
July Avg
79°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.1
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.4%
Anderson has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 96.6. The US national average is 100, so Anderson is 3.4 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Anderson is $975 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Anderson is $46,933 per year.
The median home value in Anderson is $218,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Anderson is not yet available.
Tax data for South Carolina is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
