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Pumpkintown is home to the Pumpkintown Pumpkin Festival
Settled in the late 1700s, Pumpkintown was named for the wealth of wild pumpkins that grew in the area. This small South Carolina community, about 20 miles northwest of Greenville, has retained its native feel. As residents drive along Pumpkintown Highway, they are greeted by dense woods and rolling hills, with only the occasional mailbox and driveway interrupting the scenery. With Table Rock State Park along the western edge and Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area to the north, Pumpkintown serves as a bridge between preserved land and forests. “Pumpkintown is very remote, more remote than Dacusville,” says Melissa Hall, a Realtor with Allen Tate Realtors and a longtime resident of Pickens County. But every October, this secluded area transforms as more than 35,000 visitors come for the annual Pumpkintown Pumpkin Festival. “The festival is about all that the community is known for,” says Dan Bracken, president of Bracken Real Estate, who’s been selling homes in the area for 25 years. “People come from all over the state to go to that.”
The Pumpkintown neighborhood has small ponds and fishing spots all around the neighborhood.
The Pumpkintown Mountain Opry is a major hangout area in the neighborhood.
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Pumpkintown homes offer plenty of land
Homes in the community rest on multi-acre, wooded lots. Because few houses sit along the road’s edge, greenery offers a veil of privacy and surrounds homes with views of the area’s native oak and evergreen trees. Though log cabins are the dominant style and add a rustic feel to the community, other homes feature modern architecture and boast large front porches and panoramic views. While a two-bedroom home from the 1960s can start as low as $125,000, most homes sell for at least $300,000, with price largely dependent on property size. A two-bedroom house on 2 acres might cost $345,000 and a three-bedroom home on more than 5 acres can extend up to $580,000.
Pumpkintown has an overall crime score of 1 out of 10, according to the CAP Index Crime Score, significantly lower than the national average of 4.
Many single-story homes sit by small lakes and ponds in Pumpkintown.
Large cabin style homes with large front yards can be found all throughout Pumpkintown.
Smaller Tudor style homes with small front yards can occasionally be found in Pumpkintown.
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Locals enjoy the outdoors at Table Rock State Park
Table Rock State Park, in the western portion of the community, is home to Pinnacle Mountain, the tallest mountain in the state. The park features 12 miles of trails and two lakes. It’s also an entry point to the Foothills Trail, a hiking path with over 75 miles of mountainside views. Less than 15 miles northeast of Table Rock, Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area borders Pumpkintown. With over 10,000 acres of green space, Mountain Bridge allows locals to hike to waterfalls, rock climb or go birdwatching throughout the year. “Aesthetically, it’s one of the prettiest areas in the upstate of South Carolina,” Bracken says. “The mountains and lakes are a big draw.”
Pumpkintown is surrounded by great views of hills and mountains.
Hiking is a fun pastime at Caesars Head State Park near Pumpkintown.
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Aunt Sue’s Country Corner and Pumpkintown Mountain Opry are popular eateries
While access to major retailers and national chains like Walmart Supercenter and Hardee’s requires a 10-mile drive to Pickens, there are a few local stores and restaurant options in Pumpkintown. Pumpkintown General Store & Café and Dollar General sit at the intersection of Table Rock Road and Pumpkintown Highway for essentials and groceries. Aunt Sue’s Country Corner, just off Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway, offers a popular all-you-can-eat buffet and a small gift shop with odds and ends ranging from Moon Pie merchandise to hiking sticks. Farther down the highway is Pumpkintown Mountain Opry, another stop known for its barbecue plates and pulled pork sandwiches.
Locals enjoy going to smaller local eateries in the Pumpkintown area.
The Pumpkintown General Store is a favorite destination for locals and visitors alike.
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The Pumpkintown Pumpkin Festival is an anticipated annual event
With Greenville about 20 miles away, locals can take advantage of live music and entertainment events held in the city. “In Greenville, there’s the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, where concerts are held,” Hall says. Closer to home, Table Rock Park hosts jam sessions for bluegrass musicians once a month, and Oolenoy Community House holds a bluegrass night every Friday off Dacusville Highway. A former schoolhouse built in 1918, the community house is also the site of the Pumpkintown Pumpkin Festival. The annual event features a parade, live music and vendors selling everything from food to pumpkins.
Locals looking for more options can head to downtown Greenville for the festivities.
Occasionally Pumpkintown will have farmers markets and other festivals in the area.
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Students attend well-ranked Pickens County School District schools
Public school students may attend Ambler Elementary, Pickens Middle and Pickens High. Part of the Pickens County School District, the schools earn A-minus, B-plus, and B-minus Niche grades, respectively. Home of the Blue Flame, the high school boasts a state-championship-winning marching band.
Pickens High School is a popular destination for students living in Pumpkintown.
Ambler Elementary school is a favorite destination for new students to Pumpkintown.
Pickens Middle School is a premier school right outside of the Pumpkintown neighborhood.
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Greenville is only about 20 miles away
Those who commute to work in Greenville can take Route 135 South and Route 183 into the city, which is about 20 miles away. The small city of Pickens can be reached with a 10-mile drive on Route 8 East. The Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is a 35-mile trip by way of Route 183.
SC-11 is a major roadway that goes through the Pumpkintown neighborhood.
Colorful flowers can be found all around Pumpkintown,
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Parks in this Area
Table Rock State Park
The Lodge At Table Rock
Pleasant Ridge County Park
Caesars Head State Park
Jones Gap State Park
Camping
Fishing
Picnic Area
Oolenoy State Park
Transit
Airport
Greenville Spartanburg International
55 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Pumpkintown
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pumpkintown, Marietta sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Pumpkintown, Marietta over the last 12 months is $572,968, up 49% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,307
Median Age
51
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
19.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$42,999
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,118
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.9%
College Graduates
16.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.2%
% Population in Labor Force
44.7%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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