Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
21%
Pendleton
Pendleton, SC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,219
Population
4,362
Renter Mix
35% Rent
Delight in the historic character of this alluring small town
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Located just four miles southeast of Clemson, Pendleton is a charming small town home to one of the largest historic districts in the nation. Pendleton was founded in 1790, and the entire town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Residents flock to Pendleton for its vintage character, laidback atmosphere, and small-town allure.
Pendleton offers a wide variety of affordable rentals, from houses to apartments and everything in between. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community in Pendleton, coming together for a host of year-round events in addition to frequenting the many local boutiques, antique shops, and independent restaurants in Downtown Pendleton. The community’s close proximity to Tri-County Technical College, Clemson University, and Southern Wesleyan University makes Pendleton a top choice for many students, faculty, and staff.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$60,650
Average: $77,153
Education
1,645
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,071
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Pendleton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
31%
Other Education
69%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Pendleton, SC is $1,216 for one bedroom, $1,422 for two bedrooms, and $1,824 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pendleton has increased by 8.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,216/month
623 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,687/month
1,331 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pendleton, SC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
513 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
426 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
479 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
426 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- South Carolina Botanical Garden
- Bob Campbell Geology Museum
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.