At a Glance
Median Income
$44,321
$27,458 per capita
Home Value
$199,600
Zillow: $273,856
Median Rent
$965/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
584/100K
5,804/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
16.1% smoking rate
How Anderson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Anderson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Anderson a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Anderson residents earn a median household income of $44,321 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,458. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,568 business establishments, including 432 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Anderson is $199,600 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,856. Median rent is $965/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Anderson reports 584 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,804/100K. The murder rate is 3.3/100K.
Education
27.3% of adults in Anderson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Anderson has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population29,563
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density1,847/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,321
Per Capita$27,458
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$10,558M
Avg Weekly Wage$995
Housing
A
Home Value$199,600
Rent$965
Ownership51.2%
Zillow$273,856
Housing Units13,630
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent584/100K
Property5,804/100K
Murder3.3/100K
Assault474/100K
Burglary494/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation763 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Anderson was founded in 1826.
The median home in Anderson was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 432 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.