Sandy SpringsSC
A town of 1,105. A regional job hub with 1,098 jobs.
What makes Sandy Springs stand out
The thing Sandy Springs does most differently from other towns.
1,105 people, and everyone knows the way
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Sandy Springs’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Sandy Springs. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Sandy Springs
Most working residents leave Sandy Springs for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Anderson (14%), Greenville (7%) and Clemson (6%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Where working residents work
Mild winters, hot summers
Sandy Springs 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.
Typical low → high °F
Healthier than 47% of U.S. towns
Sandy Springs beats the South Carolina average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Sandy Springs | SC |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with depression | 26.4% | 22.3% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.
Homes in Sandy Springs sell for about $240K
The median sale price was $240,000 in April 2026.
Every workday, about 1,096 people come to Sandy Springs for work
Where Sandy Springs’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Sandy Springs
CDP in South Carolina, United States
Sandy Springs is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 1,002. It is located on U.S. Route 76 between Anderson and Clemson. The name comes from a literal spring in the sands. It is the birthplace of Freddie Stowers, the only African-American to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his service in World War I.
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- Population
- 1,002
- Elevation
- 797 ft
- ZIP code
- 29677