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Living in
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.
About
Life in Wade Hampton
Located just a few miles northeast of downtown Greenville on U.S. Route 29, Wade Hampton is a suburban community of about 20,700 people that offers the convenience of metropolitan job opportunities without the intensity of living in the city itself. The median household income sits at $77,449, and housing remains relatively affordable with a median home value around $339,000 and rental median of $1,115 per month—reasonable for the region, especially if you're coming from more expensive markets.
Wade Hampton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Foreign-Born
9.6%
Broadband Internet
92.3%
of households
Population Growth
-1.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Wade Hampton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Wade Hampton, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (37.1%), and 9.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.6%
of residents
65 and Older
19.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.1%
of households
Married Couples
50.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.36
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 6% below SC average
Rent, home values, and income in Wade Hampton
In Wade Hampton, rent runs 6% below the SC average, and home values are 31% above the SC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,614
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1973
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.6%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below SC average
Unemployment in Wade Hampton
Unemployment in Greenville County, which includes Wade Hampton, is 0.6 percentage points lower than the SC average.
Unemployment rate
Wade Hampton: Greenville County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Greenville County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Wade Hampton is about 4% of Greenville County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Wade Hampton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20 min avg
How Wade Hampton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Wade Hampton, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 81% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
Small hub1.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 82 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Greenville County Sheriff's Office, which covers Wade Hampton, is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
322.9
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,222.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Greenville County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 19 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
94.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Greenville County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Greenville County, which includes Wade Hampton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 19 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2024 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $31.4M |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $761,000 |
| 2022 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $101,000 |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7.6M |
| 2019 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $150,000 |
| 2018 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $13,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Greenville County, county-wide
Wade Hampton is about 4% of Greenville County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Greenville County, which includes Wade Hampton, is typically good — 203 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
203
per year
Moderate Days
162
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Greenville County, county-wide
Wade Hampton is about 4% of Greenville County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Wade Hampton has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/52°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
56°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
55.3"
Annual Snowfall
3.9"
Hot Days/Year
52
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
44
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 35°F | 4.00" |
| Feb | 58°F | 38°F | 3.71" |
| Mar | 65°F | 44°F | 4.25" |
| Apr | 75°F | 52°F | 3.63" |
| May | 81°F | 61°F | 3.86" |
| Jun | 88°F | 68°F | 3.86" |
| Jul | 91°F | 72°F | 5.16" |
| Aug | 89°F | 71°F | 4.00" |
| Sep | 84°F | 65°F | 3.45" |
| Oct | 74°F | 54°F | 3.23" |
| Nov | 64°F | 44°F | 3.60" |
| Dec | 56°F | 37°F | 4.29" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Wade Hampton
Uninsured
10.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Wade Hampton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Prisma Health Patewood Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 3.6 mi away · Greenville
The Carolina Ctr for Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 6.4 mi away · Greer
St Francis-downtown
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.5 mi away · Greenville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Wade Hampton
Wade Hampton's student/teacher ratio is 16.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 46.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
46.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Wade Hampton (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,005 students · in-state tuition $25,150 · 65% graduate · median earnings $49,158 (10 yrs after entry)
Strayer University-South Carolina
5.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 1,868 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 14% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, 26 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Wade Hampton
Wade Hampton has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (26 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
26 mi awayCowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
34 mi awayBlue Ridge Parkway
Parkway
47 mi awayKings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
56 mi awayNinety Six National Historic Site
National Historic Site
56 mi awayOvermountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
57 mi awayGreat Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park
82 mi awayAndrew Johnson National Historic Site
National Historic Site
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Wade Hampton
Pelham Road Branch
1508 Pelham Road, Greenville
Cities Near Wade Hampton
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Wade Hampton?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Wade Hampton FAQ
Is Wade Hampton, South Carolina affordable?⌄
Wade Hampton's median rent is $1,115/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $77,449/year. Median home value is $339,000.
Is Wade Hampton, South Carolina safe?⌄
Wade Hampton is policed by the Greenville County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 323 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1223 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Wade Hampton, South Carolina?⌄
Greenville County, which includes Wade Hampton, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Wade Hampton, South Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Wade Hampton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,115/month and median household income is $77,449/year. The median home value is $339,000. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Wade Hampton, South Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Wade Hampton is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from