Clemson, SC
The city of Clemson, located partly in Pickens County and partly in Anderson County, is a 7.9 square mile college town surrounding Clemson University, with 16,058 residents as of 2016. The median home value in the city is $217,899. Many Clemson locals reside in lake houses on Lake Hartwell, which affords many options for activities. On warm days, residents enjoy jet skiing, pontooning or swimming with family and friends. Because Clemson is a smaller college town, the area surrounding the university tends to be mostly rural neighborhoods. Locals find entertainment in attending sporting events at Clemson University year-round. Football season is especially significant in Clemson. On Saturdays in the fall, fans travel from all over to tailgate and watch the Tigers play. As for shopping and dining, residents enjoy eating and boutique shopping in the quaint Downtown Clemson. Additionally, Greenville is only a one-hour drive via Interstate 85. Clemson is within the Pickens County School District. There is 1 elementary school (Clemson), 1 middle school (R.C. Edwards), and 1 high school (D.W. Daniel).