Living in Saluda County, South Carolina

Saluda County is a county in South Carolina with a population of around 20,053, part of the Columbia, SC MSA metro area. The main communities are Ridge Spring.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $661/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $182K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.4%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 56°F) and hot summers (highs around 88°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Saluda County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 42 and a predominantly working-class population (17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.