Williamston, SC

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Population
4,338
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
805 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$162,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$899/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$64,389
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Williamston is a charming, quiet town of around 4,200 residents tucked into northeastern Anderson County, South Carolina. Known historically as a 19th-century spa retreat, the town still revolves around Mineral Spring Park, where locals gather for seasonal festivals, walks around the spring, and afternoon picnics. Neighborhoods here offer a relaxed, rural-suburban feel with leafy streets, historic homes, and plenty of classic Southern hospitality.

For families, one of the biggest draws is Anderson School District One, which is consistently rated among the best public school systems in the region. While Williamston has everyday essentials, local diners, and neighborhood shops, residents also enjoy quick drives to larger hubs. Downtown Anderson is about twenty minutes away, and Greenville is an easy thirty-minute commute, giving you a peaceful place to come home to without sacrificing access to major job markets, shopping, and healthcare.

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