The Town FilesClover, South Carolina
Town in York County · population 6,671 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $295,700
- Household income
- $85,450
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 37.6
Clover is a town of 6,671 people in York County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $295,700, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks better for families than 90% of South Carolina towns, better for first-time buyers than 88% of South Carolina towns, more upscale than 74% of South Carolina towns.
How Clover ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Clover is worth $295,700, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $85,450, which is more affordable than 49% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $841 a month. 80.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clover | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $295,700 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $841 | $937 |
| Median household income | $85,450 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 80.1% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Clover
| People | Clover | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.2% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 31.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.2% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 8.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.0% | — |
| Work from home | 13.6% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 34.9 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.7% | 87.8% |
Weather in Clover
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 32.5°F. About 43.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.4 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 51 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clover since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on February 6, 2020 about 8.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 9, 2011.
Severe weather in York County since 1996
York County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in York County
York County had 104,775 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,068 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Clover itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Clover
10 public schools with 9,154 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clover High | 9-12 | 2,698 | 15.2 |
| Crowders Creek Elementary | PK-5 | 1,155 | 14.8 |
| Oakridge Middle | 6-8 | 1,141 | 15.0 |
| Clover Middle | 6-8 | 984 | 14.1 |
| Oakridge Elementary | PK-5 | 851 | 15.2 |
| Larne Elementary | PK-5 | 589 | 11.3 |
| Griggs Road Elementary | PK-5 | 529 | 13.6 |
| Kinard Elementary | PK-5 | 450 | 12.5 |
| Bethany Elementary | PK-5 | 401 | 12.2 |
| Bethel Elementary | PK-5 | 356 | 11.9 |
Towns near Clover
- York, SC8.1 mi · 8,503 people · home $198,600
- Lake Wylie, SC8.4 mi · 13,655 people · home $485,600
- Gastonia, NC9.7 mi · 80,411 people · home $277,600
- Kings Mountain, NC11.2 mi · 11,142 people · home $204,100
- Newport, SC11.2 mi · 4,744 people · home $342,000
- Cramerton, NC11.7 mi · 5,296 people · home $343,400
- Bessemer City, NC12.4 mi · 5,428 people · home $206,100
- Belmont, NC12.6 mi · 15,010 people · home $395,000
Clover questions
Is Clover, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clover scores better for retirees than 57% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 49%. 9.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.6).
How much does a house cost in Clover?
The median owner-occupied home in Clover is valued at $295,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,450, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $841 a month.
What is the weather like in Clover?
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 32.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.3 inches of precipitation a year and 1.4 inches of snow.
Does Clover get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clover since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on February 6, 2020. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)