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Anderson, South Carolina · ZIP 29621

Anderson — ZIP 29621

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Anderson (29621) scores 48/100 — Below Average for Anderson. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $323K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share12%
Property crime share88%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index73/100
Avg math proficiency55%
Avg reading proficiency61%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100
Typical home value$323K
Median rent$1,363/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$323K

Median Rent

$1,363/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

5,124

Violent Crime

789

Property Crime

4,335

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Anderson County, South Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Midway ElementaryPK–05675
70%
62%
North Pointe ElementaryPK–05504
70%
74%
Concord ElementaryPK–05615
67%
70%
T. L. Hanna High09–121,899
58%
89%
McCants Middle06–08572
58%
64%
Calhoun Academy of the ArtsPK–05424
46%
46%
Glenview Middle06–08677
38%
51%
Nevitt Forest ElementaryPK–05530
30%
34%
South Carolina Preparatory Academy06–12391Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

44,458

Median Income

$74K

Homeownership

74%

Median Age

39.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 29621 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 29621 has a school score of 73/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 29621 is approximately $323K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 29621 in Anderson has an overall NeighborScore of 48/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.