At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
100.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
38.3%
17.7% smoking rate
How Clemson University Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clemson University's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clemson University a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
100.0% of adults in Clemson University hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(197% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clemson University has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population6,434
Median Age19.3 yrs
Density3,035/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans0.3%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$4,362
Unemployment13.2%
Poverty
County GDP$10,558M
Avg Weekly Wage$995
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership
Zillow$399,130
Housing Units63
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation721 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+100.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+31.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute14 min
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Clemson University was founded in 1889.
The median home in Clemson University was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.2% 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.