Anderson County · Greenville-Anderson · population 30,937
Where Anderson stands
At or near all-time high. averaging 7.8% annual growth over 5 years. population growing 2.4% per year.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 17.0 price-to-rent ratio, Anderson is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Anderson has been growing population at 2.4% per year while home values compounded +7.8% annually. Demand-driven appreciation — the kind that persists as long as people keep showing up, which they currently are.
Anderson's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.
About Anderson
Anderson is a city in Anderson County, South Carolina, with an estimated population of 30,937. It anchors the Greenville-Anderson metro area. The population has grown 2.4% per year on average between 2020 and 2024 — among the faster-growing communities in the state. The median home value in Anderson is $272,913 as of 2026-04, up 1.9% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +7.8% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Anderson average $1,334 per month, up 3.8% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 76 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
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About Anderson (Wikipedia)
Anderson is a city in and the county seat of Anderson County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 28,106 at the 2020 census, making it the 16th-most populous city in South Carolina. It is one of the principal cities in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 975,480 in 2023. It is included in the larger Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, SC Combined Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 1,590,636 in 2023.
Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
Local safety & alerts
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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
Climate & natural-disaster risk
State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.
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Local news & community
Latest news
- 5-month-old killed in dog attack in South CarolinaFOX8 WGHP · 1d ago
- THOM ANDERSON: S.C. city nicknames derive from historySCNow · 13h ago
- See graduation photos of Belton-Honea Path High in Anderson District 2Independent Mail · 11h ago
- 14-year-old reported missing in Upstate found safeWYFF · 1d ago
- Anderson County’s Piedmont Riverfront Park Opens on the Saluda RiverAnderson County South Carolina · 2w ago
- Missing in South Carolina: 14-year-old girl disappearsWJCL · 1d ago
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
Local sports teams
Major professional teams the Greenville-Anderson area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.
Local economy & environment
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