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Pickens, SC

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Population
3,188
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,108 ft
Median Home Value
$204,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$828/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$55,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Pickens

Tucked into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Pickens is a quiet Upstate town of roughly 3,200 residents. The setting is ideal for outdoor lovers, offering quick access to hiking, mountain views, and nearby Table Rock State Park. Downtown features spots like the Doodle Trail, a popular paved rail-trail running toward Easley for walkers and cyclists, while the nearby Hagood Mill Historic Site draws visitors with working mill demonstrations and monthly folklife festivals.

Hagood Mauldin House, 104 N. Lewis St., (Pickens, South Carolina)

Daily life centers around a traditional courthouse square with local eateries, small businesses, and a branch of the Pickens County Library System. Local students attend public schools in the Pickens County school district. While the town easily covers routine errands and groceries, residents frequently take short trips into nearby Easley, Clemson, or Greenville for larger shopping centers, specialized medical care, and work.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+99.3ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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