Living in Laurens County, South Carolina

Laurens County is a county in South Carolina with a population of around 66,623, part of the Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC MSA metro area. The main communities are Laurens, Clinton, Gray Court.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $915/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $166K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.8%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 55°F) and hot summers (highs around 87°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Laurens County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 41 and a predominantly working-class population (16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.