The Town FilesNorthlake, South Carolina
Community in Anderson County · population 3,818 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $277,700
- Household income
- $89,635
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 42.0
Northlake is a community of 3,818 people in Anderson County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $277,700, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks more upscale than 90% of South Carolina towns, easier by car than 89% of South Carolina towns, more vibrant than 76% of South Carolina towns.
How Northlake 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 Northlake is worth $277,700, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $89,635, which is more affordable than 66% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,038 a month. 78.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Northlake | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $277,700 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,038 | $937 |
| Median household income | $89,635 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 78.9% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.8% | — |
Who lives in Northlake
| People | Northlake | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.4% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 21.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.8% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.1% | 87.8% |
Weather in Northlake
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 32.5°F. About 50.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.9 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 61 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 57 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Northlake since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on August 26, 2008 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 17, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 61 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 8, 1957.
Severe weather in Anderson County since 1996
Anderson County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| 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 Anderson County
Anderson County had 72,695 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,737 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Northlake itself the ACS puts it at 1.6%.
Towns near Northlake
- Centerville, SC3.5 mi · 7,185 people · home $229,700
- Anderson, SC4.1 mi · 28,106 people · home $218,200
- Pendleton, SC7.3 mi · 3,489 people · home $250,500
- Homeland Park, SC7.5 mi · 6,445 people · home $103,700
- Clemson, SC10.6 mi · 17,681 people · home $398,400
- Clemson University, SC11.2 mi · 7,311 people · home —
- Belton, SC11.3 mi · 4,335 people · home $133,500
- Williamston, SC12.1 mi · 4,043 people · home $162,800
Northlake questions
Is Northlake, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Northlake scores better for retirees than 64% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 38%. 20.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.0).
How much does a house cost in Northlake?
The median owner-occupied home in Northlake is valued at $277,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $89,635, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,038 a month.
What is the weather like in Northlake?
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 32.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.9 inches of snow.
Does Northlake get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Northlake since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on August 26, 2008. 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)