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Clemson’s story
Clemson in pictures
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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A town of 18,072. Public schools that outperform most of South Carolina.
Population
18,072
+27.2% since 2010
Typical home
$408K
+1.7% in a year
Household income
$50K
median
Median age
24.8
years
Jobs based here
11,117
A job hub
What makes Clemson stand out
The 3 things Clemson does most differently from other towns.
A−School Grade
Schools
#2 for schools in SC
of 141 towns
School Grade A−.
Outdoors
#11 most conserved land in SC
3.2 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
10.4% of the town is conserved land.
11,117jobs here
Work
11,117 jobs
based in Clemson, a regional job hub
27% of working residents work in town.
A growing town
Clemson has grown 27.2% since 2010
13,905 people in 2010; 18,072 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Clemson’s report card
SchoolsA−Beats 77% of SC districtsOutdoors3 miof trails · 10.4% conservedCommute14 miHalf of commuters travel lessHealthB+Healthier than 68% of U.S. townsHousing$408K33% above the SC typical homeClimate90°/33°Summer high · winter low · 2″ snowSafetyC+Less crime than 41% of U.S. townsHazards47/100Moderate risk of storm & flood damage
Now in Clemson
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Residents weigh in
Clemson is #2 of 141 in SC for “Best schools”. Fair?
Your answer becomes a post in Clemson’s Town Square.
TT Weaver · 5d · Town talk
Buying a Home in Clemson
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Weather
Forecast →75°
Clear
H 86° · L 59°
Local news
All →- Miami vs Clemson Prediction: Are the Tigers Good Now?College Football News · Sep 30
- Clemson gets another chance at taking down a marquee opponentWLTX · Sep 30
- No. 4 Miami brings top-tier test to Clemson in primetimeWLOS · Sep 29
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Clemson. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Clemson’s public schools outperform 77% of South Carolina districts
The public schools Clemson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 77% of South Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson Elementary | PK–5 | 794 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within SC on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Outdoors
10.4% of Clemson is conserved land
3.2 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves.
10.4%conserved
10.4%
conserved · 559 of 5,369 acres
3.2 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
#11
most conserved land in SC
#45
most walkable in SC
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Larry W. Abernathy Waterfront Park | 1 mi | 11 |
| 2. Mountain View Park | — | 33 |
| 3. Twelve Mile Recreation Area | — | 25 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
About one in four working residents works right in Clemson
About one in 4 of Clemson’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Greenville (7%), Clemson University (3%) and Anderson (3%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
27%work in town
Where working residents work
In Clemson27%
Greenville7%
Clemson University3%
Anderson3%
Columbia2%
14 mi
median commute distance
11,117
jobs based in Clemson
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 68% of U.S. towns
Clemson beats the South Carolina average on 11 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
B+Health Grade
32 measures vs. South Carolina
11 better14 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Clemson | SC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 8.7% | 13.9% |
| Fewer adults with arthritis | 18.6% | 28.5% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 11.9% | 8.6% |
Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital
10 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
83rd
percentile among SC towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Clemson home is worth about $408K
The typical Clemson home is worth about $408,000, up 1.7% in a year, 33% above the South Carolina typical home.
$408KZillow home value
Typical home value
Clemson$408K
South Carolina$306K
Market temperature
50
days on market
97.5%
sale-to-list price
+1.7%
value change, 1 year
24
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Clemson has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 33°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–55°
Spring49–73°
Summer67–88°
Fall51–73°
Nov 3
typical first frost
Apr 1
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 41% of U.S. towns
Clemson reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 59% report less. Within South Carolina, it does better than 80% of towns.
C+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Clemson1.3
South Carolina3.9
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Clemson13.7
South Carolina17.1
U.S.15.5
41st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
80th
percentile among SC towns
24
violent crimes reported in 2025
258
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 47% of U.S. communities.
47risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
9
paid flood claims since 1998
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
College town
39% of Clemson is in college
College Scorecard · IPEDS
Landmarks
2 places in Clemson on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Clemson
9 notable people were born in Clemson.
About Clemson
City in South Carolina, United States
Clemson ([note a]) is a city in Pickens and Anderson counties in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Clemson is adjacent to Clemson University, and is identified with it. In 2015, the Princeton Review cited the town of Clemson as ranking #1 in the United States for "town-and-gown" relations with its resident university. The population of the city was 17,681 at the 2020 census. Clemson is part of the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, SC Combined Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 17,681
- Area
- 7.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 725 ft
- ZIP code
- 29631, 29632, 29633
- Area code
- 864
Clemson’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Clemson.
Clemson UniversityCentralPendletonClemson