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Clemson University is a small town of 6,217 in South Carolina, with a median household income of N/A
and a 16.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Clemson University stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Clemson University is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Clemson University city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.8
Clemson University's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Clemson University costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Clemson University, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$754
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
0.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Clemson University's violent crime rate is 227.8 per 100,000 residents
— 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
227.8 /100k
Property Crime
1525.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Clemson University, SC
National Avg
School District
N/A
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
39.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Clemson University sees average highs of 53.4°F in January
and 91.0°F in July,
with 52.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.2 inches of snow per year.
Clemson University's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Clemson University roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is $754/month.
Clemson University's violent crime rate is 227.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1525.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Clemson University, SC has a population of 6,217, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 16.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Clemson University averages 53.4°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.4 inches
with about 2.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Clemson University, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29634.
The population of Clemson University, South Carolina is 6,217 with a median age of 19.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Clemson University: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clemson University side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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