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Wade Hampton.
Wade Hampton is an unincorporated community in Greenville County, SC. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
What it's like to live in Wade Hampton
Wade Hampton is an unincorporated community in South Carolina with rent below the national average, commutes that run shorter than most cities, a highly educated workforce, and schools with class sizes near the national average. Those factors carry real weight for anyone weighing where to move next.
The tradeoffs are worth naming plainly. Wade Hampton deals with air quality that falls short of national benchmarks, fewer dining and entertainment options than a bigger city, and a car-dependent commute, with few people using transit.
The good
- Rent below the national average
- Short commutes
- Highly educated workforce
- Average class sizes
The not so good
- Air quality concerns
- Smaller place — fewer dining and entertainment options
- Car-dependent — few commuters use transit
How Wade Hampton compares
Median household income
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
What it takes to move to Wade Hampton
Based on Wade Hampton's median rent, home value and household income
To rent
$2,230
up front: first month plus a typical one-month deposit
- Income to keep rent under 30%: $44,600 a year
- 46% of Wade Hampton renters spend 30% or more of their income on rent
To buy
$67,800
a 20% down payment on the median home
- With 10% down: $33,900
- Homes cost 4.4× the typical local household income (US: 4.1×)
Moving costs, closing costs and taxes not included.
The details
Cost of living▼ 21% below US
$1,115/mo median rent
Cost of living works in this city's favor. Median rent sits around $1,115 a month, nothing that raises eyebrows. Solid value overall. Home prices run above average, with a median around $339,000. Buyers should expect to stretch their budget here.
Median home value $339,000 · 46% of renters cost-burdened
Job market
3.9% county unemployment
Unemployment in Greenville County is 3.9%, close to the national average of 4.3%. That's the county-wide rate; BLS doesn't measure a place this size on its own.
Greenville County (county-wide)
Safety
323 violent crimes per 100k, whole jurisdiction
Wade Hampton doesn't have its own police department, so there's no crime rate for it alone. The figures shown are for the Greenville County Sheriff's Office jurisdiction as a whole, which runs close to the national average for violent crime and covers many communities. Individual neighborhoods can differ a lot from that overall rate.
Property crime 1223/100k · Policed by Greenville County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate) · 2025 data
Getting around▼ 23% below US
20 min average commute
Commutes are reasonable, averaging 20 minutes. Nothing heroic, and there's still time left over for a life after work. 8 in 10 workers drive to work; 14% work from home.
How workers get to work
Climate
Summers are hot and humid, with highs regularly hitting 89°F, and winters are chilly but manageable, with lows around 37°F. Rainfall is regular throughout the year.
Average month
30-year averages, 1991–2020
Education & workforce▲ 28% above US
46% bachelor's degree or higher
The population is well-educated, with 46% holding college degrees. That points to a strong professional base and generally a healthy local economy.
Schools
4 public schools inside the boundary
There are 4 public schools inside the boundary and 5 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1, close to the national average of 16:1.
Parks & recreation
The nearest national park or historic site is Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (26 miles away). There are 8 national parks and sites within a day's drive.
Bottom line
Wade Hampton's strongest points are rent below the national average and commutes that run shorter than most cities; the main tradeoffs are air quality that falls short of national benchmarks and fewer dining and entertainment options than a bigger city. A year of median rent ($1,115/mo) equals 17% of the median household income here, less than the 21% typical nationwide. It tends to suit people watching their budget, people who want short commutes, and college-educated professionals. It may be a harder fit for anyone who doesn't drive.
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