Livability Score

66
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Electric City Brewing Company
Coffee Shop
The Common House
Coffee Shop
The Common House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (14) B
M60
Attraction
Unknown Name
Stadium
Unknown Name
Stadium
Anderson County Museum
Museum
Anderson Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Stadium
Generator
Attraction
Trojan Stadium
Stadium
Rosehill Museum
Museum
William A. Floyd Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Stadium
Unknown Name
Stadium
Unknown Name
Stadium
Unknown Name
Stadium
Anderson Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Am Star 14
Cinema
Unknown Name
Stadium
Unknown Name
Stadium
Unknown Name
Stadium
Boulevard Lanes
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (31) D-
J C's sandwich Shoppe
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Schlotzsky's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
The Uptown
Bar
Carolina Bauernhaus Ales
Bar
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Crush3
Bar
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Bruster's Ice Cream
Sweets
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Skins
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
Anderson Recreation Center
Community Centre
TLK Training
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
10 Star Fitness
Gym
Groceries (10) F
Ingles
Grocery Store
Corner Bagel Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Publix
Grocery Store
Las Delicias
Bakery
Mexico Lindo
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
BI-LO
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Ingles
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (41) A+
Cater Lake Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Cater Park
Park
Brookview Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Alumni Lawn- Anderson University
Park
Linley Park
Park
Anderson Recreation Complex
Park
Linley Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Galloway Park
Park
North Anderson Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Carolina Wren Park
Park
Generator Park
Park
Anderson Downtown Historic District
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Church Street Heritage Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Toxaway Park
Park
Shops (34) F
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Gray Barn Collection
Furniture
Apple Dumplin' Antique Mall
Furniture
Merle Norman Cosmetics
Beauty
Old Depot Mall
Furniture
Plez U
Convenience Store
Lucky's
Convenience Store
Chez La Rouge Salon
Hairdresser
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Tracie Starr Home
Interior Decoration
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Anderson Mall
Mall
LensCrafters
Optician
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
Ultratan
Beauty
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
T-Mobile
Electronics
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Anderson.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Anderson is 91/100 - which is 2% lower than South Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime F

Anderson crime rates are 6,494 per 100k, which is 132% higher than South Carolina
Property Crime
5,878 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
616 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Anderson is $33,569 - which is 28% lower than South Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$33,569 F
Unemployment Rate
4.5% D-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (16)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
MedShore Ambulance Service
Ambulance Station
MedShore Dispatch
Ambulance Station
Campus Safety
Police
AnMed Health Medical Center
Hospital
AnMed Blood Center
Doctor
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Anderson County Health Center
Doctor
Police Department
Police
City of Anderson Fire Station 1
Fire Station
AnMed Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Hospital
Broadway fire department substation
Fire Station
AnMed Health Medical Center
Hospital
Clemson Eye
Doctor
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Doctors Care
Doctor
Broadway FD - Anderson Co. Station 8
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing B+

Anderson home prices are $138,000 - which is 4% lower than South Carolina
Home Price
$138,000 D-
Home Appreciation Rate
11% B+
Home Affordability
4.1x (home price to income ratio) D
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schools D+

The Anderson graduation rate is 77% - which is 6% lower than South Carolina
School Test Scores
52% D-
High School Grad. Rates
77% D
Elementary Schools (25) F
Central Presbyterian Preschool
Mccants Middle
Concord Elementary
Calhoun Academy Of The Arts
West Anderson Christian Academy
New Covenant School
Whitehall Elementary
Southwood Academy For The Arts
Oakwood Christian School
Lakeside Middle
Glenview Middle
Temple Christian Academy
Montessori School Of Anderson
Robert Anderson Middle
Nevitt Forest Elementary
Midway Elementary
Centerville Elementary
New Prospect Elementary
High Schools (11) F
New Covenant School
Anderson Five Charter School
Anderson Five Career Campus
Oakwood Christian School
Westside High
Anderson Institute Of Technology
Temple Christian Academy
Montessori School Of Anderson
T. L. Hanna High
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ratings C+

Anderson has an overall rating of 65% from 11 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes C+
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes C+
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Anderson Area Facts

  • Anderson has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • Anderson crime rates are 132% higher than the South Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Anderson is 2% lower than the South Carolina average

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Not So Great 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 26, 2019) I have lived and worked in Anderson on and off since 2007 so I feel confident in my review. That being said, here it is: there are some nice, quiet areas but those are often punctuated by horrible areas where you wouldn't want to go at night. The rough areas are not confined to c ...Read More ertain sections of the town/county . You can have half a dozen nice streets in a row then bam! Two or three sketchy streets then back to nice ones. The city water can be pretty skunky at times. You can find relatively reasonably priced homes for sale but don't expect a great sense of community; people mostly keep to themselves unless they want something. I can't vouch for rent costs as I have not rented in the area. I also cannot vouch for the school system as I did not attend school in Anderson County, nor do I have children in school here.Recently, I have noticed a serious litter problem throughout the county. The roads are in pretty bad shape. You WILL be dodging a lot of pot holes, rough train tracks no longer in use, and there is massive flash flooding on some of the major roads such as Clemson Blvd and the 28 Bypass. A lot of the crime in Anderson County does not make it on the news so you really have to do your homework. There are jobs to be had; most are retail, food service, and temp agencies.There area a lot of restaurants but they are mostly your typical chains; McDonald's, Burger King, Applebee's, KFC, Cracker Barrel, etc. Not a lot in the way of family owned/operated, local fare. Be very cautious of most of the Chinese restaurants. There's a decent variety of shopping. There are a few bars but not a thriving nightlife.The hospital is old and not really equipped to deal with such a large population so the ER often overflows beyond reason. It can also be really difficult to find a doctor who accepts new patients; especially family doctors. There are a good many dentist and chiropractic offices to choose from though. Overall, it's not the worst place you could pick to live, but it certainly isn't great either. The biggest attraction by far is Lake Hartwell. There are various other little lakes around too. Really, that's about the only attraction. Main Street in downtown Anderson has some interesting art installations. Read Less
Anderson South Carolina is Electric City 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I moved to South Carolina in 1998 and I've been living in Anderson for the last 3 years. I enjoy the small town atmosphere in Anderson, South Carolina. The culture here is very friendly and you have all of the basic necessities of life such as restaurants, shopping, and entertain ...Read More ment venues. In fact, the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center is one of the largest amphitheater parks in South Carolina. One of the best areas in Anderson to live is around the Anderson Memorial Stadium.

Anderson University is one of the structures around the stadium and provides higher education for a reasonable price for high school graduates in South Carolina. I have raised my family here in Anderson and I love the environment and the close proximity to the major city Greenville, South Carolina. If you're looking for a great small town with all the amenities you need to live and enjoy a small town environment Anderson would be a great place to move. Read Less
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Anderson? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Cater Lake Park
      Unknown Name
      Cater Park
      Brookview Park
      Unknown Name
      Alumni Lawn- Anderson University
      Linley Park
      Anderson Recreation Complex

      Entertainment

      M60
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Anderson County Museum
      Anderson Arts Center
      Unknown Name
      Generator
      Trojan Stadium

      Food & Drink

      J C's sandwich Shoppe
      Wendy's
      Schlotzsky's
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      The Uptown
      Carolina Bauernhaus Ales
      Unknown Name

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Anderson? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Anderson.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Anderson? The cost of living in Anderson is 91/100 - which is 2% lower than South Carolina.
      Anderson
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      South Carolina
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Anderson? Anderson crime rates are 6,494, which are 132% higher than South Carolina
      Total Crime
      6,494 per 100k people

      179% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 16

      179% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      58%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Anderson? The median income in Anderson is $33,569 which is 28% lower than South Carolina.
      Median household income
      $33,56939% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,34222% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Anderson a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      AnMed Health Medical Center
      AnMed Health Medical Center
      AnMed Health Rehabilitation Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Anderson County Health Center
      Clemson Eye
      Doctors Care
      AnMed Blood Center

      B+ Housing

      What are Anderson home prices? Anderson home prices are $138,000 - which is 4% lower than South Carolina
      Median home value
      $138,00025% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $74322% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      47%

      26% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Anderson have good schools? The Anderson graduation rate is 77% - which is 6% lower than South Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      77%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      52%

      8% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      7% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Anderson a good place to live? Anderson has an overall rating of 65% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      65%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      65%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      66%

      9 total surveys

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