Housing data for Clemson University, SC
Clemson University, SC has an estimated 7,015 residents and 54 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is an unincorporated community in Pickens County.
100.0% of households rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 7,015 (±161)
- Housing units
- 54 (±49)
- Households that rent
- 100.0%
What stands out in Clemson University
Households that rent: 100.0% (±69.8 points) in Clemson University, higher than in Pickens County (29.1%).
Average commute: 14.0 minutes (±2.0) in Clemson University, lower than in Pickens County (26.4 minutes).
Housing in Clemson University at a glance
- Renters and owners: 100.0% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Types of homes: 0.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Bedrooms: 0.0% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Age of homes: 72.2% of homes were built before 1980 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Vacancy rate: 37.5% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 100.0% heat with electricity (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Commute and cars: 14.0 minutes average trip to work
- How long people stay: 100.0% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 0.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Clemson University against Pickens County, its state and the nation
| Clemson University | Pickens County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 7,015 (±161) | 134,629 (exact) | 5,296,225 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 54 (±49) | 58,677 (±134) | 2,443,039 (±311) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 100.0% (±69.8 points) | 29.1% (±1.6 points) | 28.1% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | — | $972 (±$30) | $1,180 (±$9) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | — | $61,064 (±$1,855) | $69,324 (±$570) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | — | $231,900 (±$4,875) | $259,000 (±$1,421) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | — | $866 (±$36) | $1,251 (±$7) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 72.2% (±105.9 points) | 34.8% (±1.9 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 14.0 minutes (±2.0) | 26.4 minutes (±0.8) | 25.6 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 0.0% (±69.8 points) | 87.3% (±1.3 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 19.2 years (±0.3) | 36.2 years (±0.2) | 40.2 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Clemson University covers 2.1 square miles of land, about 3,314 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
ZIP codes in Clemson University
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29634 | 99% | 6,048 | — | — | — |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Clemson University
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson | 1.5 mi | $1,007 | $398,400 | 65.7% |
| Pendleton | 3.9 mi | $1,034 | $250,500 | 47.3% |
| Central | 4.8 mi | $876 | $256,600 | 73.6% |
| Utica | 4.9 mi | $1,073 | $145,400 | 47.6% |
| Sandy Springs | 7.0 mi | $976 | $309,700 | 25.5% |
| Seneca | 7.4 mi | $807 | $240,000 | 48.6% |
| Norris | 7.8 mi | $913 | $183,100 | 13.4% |
| Six Mile | 9.3 mi | $800 | $338,700 | 7.6% |
HUD Fair Market Rent for Clemson University, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,329 | $1,384 | $1,507 | $1,801 | $2,124 |
HUD income limits for Clemson University, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,350 | $37,200 | $59,550 |
| 2 people | $25,550 | $42,550 | $68,050 |
| 3 people | $28,750 | $47,850 | $76,550 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $53,150 | $85,050 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $57,450 | $91,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $61,700 | $98,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $65,950 | $105,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $70,200 | $112,300 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $106,400.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Clemson University is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Clemson University
How long is the average commute in Clemson University?
Workers who live in Clemson University, SC take an average of 14.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What ZIP codes are in Clemson University?
The ZIP code that covers Clemson University is 29634.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clemson University CDP, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clemson University CDP, South Carolina
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clemson University CDP, South Carolina
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clemson University CDP, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clemson University CDP, South Carolina
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Clemson University CDP, South Carolina
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Clemson University CDP, South Carolina
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Clemson University CDP, South Carolina (place:15040, in state:45).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures last updated on .