Why Live in Clemson
In many ways, Clemson is a classic college town, one of many across the South. The school color — a trademark bright orange — adorns businesses, homes and the sprawling campus, and its paw print logo trots along the highways running through Upstate South Carolina. However, Clemson does have one unique factor: The school and the city are two separate localities. The city of Clemson nearly surrounds Clemson University, yet the campus is its own municipality, meaning the school can make its own decisions. “It’s a really hard balance because you have two different municipalities operating, but there are a lot of ways that, not only do we want to be collaborative, but that we are collaborative. And that’s the key to balance it out,” says Clemson Mayor Robert Halfacre. “It makes it a little more difficult, but not difficult in a bad way. It just makes it a little more challenging.” Regardless, the city of Clemson intertwines with its namesake institution, particularly since students, faculty and staff make up most of the population. Even residents unaffiliated with the school benefit from its events and energy, and many Clemson grads return to live nearby. While Clemson University
Home Trends in Clemson, SC
On average, homes in Clemson, SC sell after 72 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Clemson, SC over the last 12 months is $402,995, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$402,995
Median Single Family Sale Price
$437,599
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$160,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$216,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$212
Number of Homes for Sale
84
Last 12 months Home Sales
292
Median List Price
$438,999
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%