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Walhalla, SC

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Population
4,320
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,028 ft
Median Home Value
$171,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$669/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$36,327
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Walhalla

Walhalla sits in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains as the county seat of Oconee County and a scenic gateway to upstate South Carolina's outdoor recreation. With roughly 4,100 residents, the town maintains a friendly, laid-back atmosphere rooted in its 19th-century German heritage. That background is still easy to spot in the downtown architecture, historic churches, and the annual Oktoberfest celebration that draws neighbors and visitors together each fall.

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Day-to-day life is supported by local Oconee County public schools, the county library, and the Oconee History Museum along Main Street. Outdoor spots like Stumphouse Tunnel, Issaqueena Falls, and nearby lakes offer plenty of hiking, camping, and fishing within a short drive. Highways 28 and 183 connect the town directly to Seneca and Clemson, giving residents straightforward access to hospitals, major retail, and university events while enjoying a quiet mountain-foothill home base.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1ratingLow PopulationA96.0rating

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