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Anderson

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  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Town in South Carolina
  • 76 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      A
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    Anderson is a town in South Carolina with a population of 27,011. Anderson is in Anderson County. Living in Anderson offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Anderson there are a lot of parks. Many families, young professionals, and retirees live in Anderson and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Anderson are above average.
    About Anderson...
    Population
    27,011

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $123,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $693
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      51%
    • Own
      49%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      522.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      7.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      50.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      72.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      825.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      4,724.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      458
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      19%
      13%

    Working in Anderson

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $32,655
    National
    $55,322
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    Anderson is a growing city! It is very friendly for everyone, families, teens, and adults. There are many restaurants, shopping options, movie theaters, and coffee shops. Downtown includes some cafes, restaurants, boutiques, businesses, and hotels. Also, there is a temporary ice skating rink set up during the christmas season. It is perfect for anyone!
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    Town is friendly and helpful. We moved here in 2014, and I love how friendly everyone is and I have great neighbors! The Main Street downtown area is quaint with shopping, coffee houses, a good variety of non-chain restaurants. The summer bands in the park are family friendly, safe, and also offer up local brewery tasting and food. Great colleges within driving distance.
    Great town! Love being in the area! I live around Anderso University and everyone is always so friendly! You can always go out to the movies or to get a quick bit to eat. The downtown section of Anderson is also fun to go to and great for pictures. Anderson is a really nice place!