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About Williamston
Town in South Carolina, United StatesWilliamston is a town in Anderson County, South Carolina. The population was 4,043 at the 2020 census.
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Housing in Williamston
The typical Williamston home is worth about $281,000, up 2.2% in a year, 8% below the South Carolina typical home.
Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Williamston
Safety Grade D
Williamston reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 87% report less. Within South Carolina, it does better than 51% of towns.
Schools in Williamston
All Williamston schools →School Grade A+
The public schools Williamston’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 97% of South Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within SC. Ratings are from neighbors.
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