What to know before you move: cost, market timing, who it fits.
If you're considering a move to Clinton, SC, the most important variables are the local housing market, the cost structure (taxes, insurance, utilities), and how well the city fits your day-to-day life. This page summarizes the housing market read; pair it with the cost of living page for the full picture.
Clinton is a city in Laurens County, South Carolina, with an estimated population of 7,852. It anchors the Greenville-Anderson metro area. The population grew 0.7% annually from 2020 to 2024, a moderate gain. The median home value in Clinton is $161,810 as of 2026-04, down 4.2% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged -2.9% annual growth, and the market currently sits about 24% below its 5-year peak. The composite momentum score is 30 of 100 (Declining). The market is well off recent highs — patient long-term buyers may find opportunities, but resale liquidity is reduced.
Prices well off recent highs (-24.4% from peak, -4.2% YoY). Patient long-term buyers may find opportunities, but resale liquidity is reduced.
Reasons people move here
- Cheap entry point: $161,810 median home is well below the US median of $355k — room to grow without overpaying.
- The data is the data: Clinton has at least 5 years of Zillow tracking, full Census identification, and is included in the 2-criteria momentum score on this page.
Things to know first
- 24% off the 5-year peak. That's not a healthy correction — that's a market that ran too far and is still digesting.
- Cooling: -4.2% over the trailing year — momentum has stalled.
More about Clinton
Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.