Easley, SC — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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Pickens County · Greenville-Anderson · population 27,001

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Easley, SC
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76
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Easley stands

At or near all-time high. population growing 4.2% per year.

Median home $322,127
1-year +2.1%
5-yr CAGR +6.8%
vs 5-yr peak +0.0%
Population +4.2%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2026-04$322k$148k$211k$273k$335k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
32/100
Very car-dependent
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
15/100
Transit limited
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
80/100
Excellent for remote work
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

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 · monthly
$1,646/mo$1,168$1,473$1,777202220242026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent135132100120140202220242026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 16.3
Lean buy

At a 16.3 price-to-rent ratio, Easley 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 →
Home YoY
60 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
73 · w22%
Distance from peak
90 · w18%
Population growth
90 · w16%
Rent YoY
73 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
76 · w10%
Long thesis

Easley has been growing population at 4.2% per year while home values compounded +6.8% annually. Demand-driven appreciation — the kind that persists as long as people keep showing up, which they currently are.

Short thesis

Easley'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 Easley

Easley is a city in Pickens County, South Carolina, with an estimated population of 27,001. It anchors the Greenville-Anderson metro area. The population has grown 4.2% per year on average between 2020 and 2024 — among the faster-growing communities in the state. The median home value in Easley is $322,127 as of 2026-04, up 2.1% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +6.8% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Easley average $1,646 per month, up 4.2% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 76 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

▲ Bull case

●People are voting with their feet: population growing 4.2% per year since 2020 — that’s faster than ~80% of US cities.
●Healthy 5-year run: +6.8% annualized over 5 years, outpacing US inflation.
●Quiet strength: +2.1% over the trailing year — not a melt-up, but the market is bid.
●Held the highs: currently +0.0% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.

▼ Bear case

○Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

About Easley (Wikipedia)

Easley is a city in Pickens County in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Most of the city lies in Pickens County, with a small portion of the city in Anderson County. As of the 2020 census, Easley had a population of 22,921.

Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.

Playbook

Buyer

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.

Seller

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.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Pickens County right now.

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Public-safety links are official .gov sources, not curated by us. Pickens County routes NWS alerts; check the state EM portal for non-weather emergencies.

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Run the numbers for Easley

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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

Winter (Jan)
57° / 36°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
91° / 71°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
220
~60% of year
Annual precip
50″ rain
2″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
High
Tornado
Moderate
Wildfire
Low
Earthquake
Low
Flood
High

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

Current weather

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Local news & community

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Local sports teams

Major professional teams the Greenville-Anderson area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.

Local economy & environment

Humidity
73%
Humid climate
Median household income
$63,600
South Carolina state median
Top industries (state-level)
Manufacturing (auto)TourismHealthcare

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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