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Living in Wade Hampton, SC
Explore Wade Hampton and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.2 / 10
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Wade Hampton at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population20,898
Median Household Income$77,449
Median Home Value$339,000
Median Gross Rent$1,115
Median Age38.9
Average Household Size2.4
Unemployment4.0%
Work From Home14.3%
Homeownership64.6%
Housing Vacancy8.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Wade Hampton is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Wade Hampton and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Wade Hampton
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$339,000
Median Gross Rent$1,115
Homeownership64.6%
Housing Vacancy8.6%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Wade Hampton, SC
Median Household Income$77,449
Unemployment4.0%
Work From Home14.3%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Wade Hampton and how households are structured
Population20,898
Median Age38.9
Average Household Size2.4
Wade Hampton is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Wade Hampton
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Wade Hampton point to hot summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High90.9°F
Average Winter Low34.6°F
Annual Rainfall47.0 in.
Annual Snowfall3.9 in.
Seasonal Life in Wade Hampton
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Wade Hampton is located in Greenville County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Greenville County.
County Intelligence
Wade Hampton & Greenville County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Wade Hampton is located in Greenville County, South Carolina.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Wade Hampton.
Current NarrowTheList data for Wade Hampton shows a population of about 20,898. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Greenville County
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County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Wade Hampton.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.