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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Noah Walker

Is it worth buying in Anderson?

Random thought, Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. The median home value here is around $199,600, which is actually reasonable. The weather takes some getting used to. Worth the trade-offs?

12 replies 0 upvotes housing
Elizabeth Nguyen

Thinking about relocating to Anderson from Sacramento

Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and With a population of 29,563, Anderson is a smaller city. Median household income is $44,321, which feels on the lower side for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes...

1 replies 19 upvotes moving
Elizabeth Nguyen

Anderson in the winter -how bad?

It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarco

6 replies 16 upvotes qa
Jameson Harris

What surprised you most about Anderson?

Longtime lurker here, Military spouse here. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,563 people. Poverty rate is 16.4%, which is higher than I expected. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Is this normal for Anderson? Cheers. The city has investe...

4 replies 7 upvotes best-worst
Xavier Smith

Moving from Miami to Anderson next month

Curious what people think. We have two kids and The median home value here is around $199,600, which is actually reasonable.

1 replies 0 upvotes moving
Jacob Davis

Best companies to work for in Anderson?

Curious what people think. My family moved here when I was a kid. Median household income is $44,321, which feels on the lower side for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I wrong here? Any help is appreciated. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot ...

29 replies 27 upvotes jobs
Waylon Morales

Anderson job market vs Cleveland

Anyone else feel this way? You can expect to pay around $965 for rent here. Household incomes average around $44,321 in Anderson. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I wrong here? P...

3 replies 30 upvotes jobs
Gabriel C.

Dog-friendly places in Anderson?

First post here. Is this normal for Anderson? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

7 replies 16 upvotes qa
Oliver Robinson

Best kept secrets of Anderson, SC

Hey folks, Been living here since 2018. With a population of 29,563, Anderson is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 16.4%, which is higher than I expected. Crime rate is something to consider -Anderson sits at 969.4 per 100K. Honestly, I ...

1 replies 10 upvotes best-worst
Xavier Smith

Best coffee shops in Anderson?

OK so Born and raised here. With a population of 29,563, Anderson is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Anderson sits at 969.4 per 100K. Household incomes average around $44,321 in Anderson. The median home value here is around $199,600, which is actually reasonable. You can expect...

1 replies 19 upvotes qa
Emma Scott

Is Anderson getting better or worse?

OK so I'm originally from Phoenix and Household incomes average around $44,321 in Anderson. You can expect to pay around $965 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Let me know your thoughts. Public transit needs a l...

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Alexander M.

Living in Anderson -the reality

Random thought, I'm a remote worker and It's a a smaller city city with about 29,563 people. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just s...

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Jacob Davis

Anderson quality of life -am I missing something?

Alright, I've been here for 9 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Anderson sits at 969.4 per 100K. Homes are going for about $199,600 on average. Rent is about $965/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Proper...

7 replies 16 upvotes living
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