The Town FilesWade Hampton, South Carolina
Community in Greenville County · population 21,482 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $339,000
- Household income
- $77,449
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 38.9
Wade Hampton is a community of 21,482 people in Greenville County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $339,000, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks more vibrant than 93% of South Carolina towns, better for young professionals than 88% of South Carolina towns, hipper than 87% of South Carolina towns.
How Wade Hampton 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 Wade Hampton is worth $339,000, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $77,449, which is more affordable than 22% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,115 a month. 64.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wade Hampton | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $339,000 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,115 | $937 |
| Median household income | $77,449 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 64.6% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Wade Hampton
| People | Wade Hampton | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.3% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.0% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.6% | — |
| Work from home | 14.3% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 20.0 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.3% | 87.8% |
Weather in Wade Hampton
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 34.6°F. About 47.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.9 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 52 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 44 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wade Hampton since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 27, 1973 about 2.2 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 129 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 21, 2017.
Severe weather in Greenville County since 1996
Greenville County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4908: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 23, 2025 | Fire | FM-5576: Table Rock Fire Complex |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
Jobs and pay in Greenville County
Greenville County had 296,981 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,216 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Wade Hampton itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Towns near Wade Hampton
- Taylors, SC2.4 mi · 23,222 people · home $257,500
- Greenville, SC3.6 mi · 70,720 people · home $487,500
- Sans Souci, SC5.2 mi · 8,581 people · home $226,500
- Greer, SC6.7 mi · 35,308 people · home $288,700
- Dunean, SC6.8 mi · 3,740 people · home $203,000
- Mauldin, SC7.2 mi · 24,724 people · home $258,500
- Parker, SC7.2 mi · 13,407 people · home $150,400
- Berea, SC7.6 mi · 15,578 people · home $204,700
Wade Hampton questions
Is Wade Hampton, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wade Hampton scores better for retirees than 75% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 16%. 19.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.9).
How much does a house cost in Wade Hampton?
The median owner-occupied home in Wade Hampton is valued at $339,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,449, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $1,115 a month.
What is the weather like in Wade Hampton?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 34.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.0 inches of precipitation a year and 3.9 inches of snow.
Does Wade Hampton get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wade Hampton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 27, 1973. 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)