The Town FilesGraniteville, South Carolina
Community in Aiken County · population 2,439 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $112,200
- Household income
- $38,938
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 32.3
Graniteville is a community of 2,439 people in Aiken County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $112,200, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks more walkable than 88% of South Carolina towns, better for first-time buyers than 81% of South Carolina towns, hipper than 80% of South Carolina towns.
How Graniteville 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 Graniteville is worth $112,200, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $38,938, which is more affordable than 71% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $945 a month. 64.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Graniteville | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,200 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $945 | $937 |
| Median household income | $38,938 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 64.3% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.2% | — |
Who lives in Graniteville
| People | Graniteville | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.3 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.0% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 36.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.0% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 37.3% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 3.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.9% | — |
| Work from home | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 18.5 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 71.3% | 87.8% |
Weather in Graniteville
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 34.6°F. About 50.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 86 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 51 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Graniteville since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 7, 1998 about 6.3 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 9 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 12, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on September 27, 2011.
Severe weather in Aiken County since 1996
Aiken County has been included in 24 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 Aiken County
Aiken County had 65,165 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,331 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Graniteville itself the ACS puts it at 11.1%.
Public schools in Graniteville
4 public schools with 3,060 students, about 16.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Valley High | 9-12 | 1,486 | 17.5 |
| Byrd Elementary | PK-5 | 690 | 15.7 |
| Leavelle McCampbell Middle | 6-8 | 503 | 19.3 |
| Graniteville Elementary | PK-5 | 381 | 13.6 |
Towns near Graniteville
- Warrenville, SC1.3 mi · 1,134 people · home $75,500
- Gloverville, SC2.6 mi · 2,406 people · home $89,800
- Langley, SC3.7 mi · 1,485 people · home $99,100
- Burnettown, SC4.4 mi · 3,105 people · home $189,800
- Aiken, SC5.4 mi · 32,025 people · home $286,800
- Clearwater, SC7.3 mi · 4,079 people · home $158,100
- Belvedere, SC7.4 mi · 5,380 people · home $143,500
- Murphys Estates, SC8.3 mi · 1,719 people · home $189,300
Graniteville questions
Is Graniteville, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Graniteville scores better for retirees than 15% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 17%. 18.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.3).
How much does a house cost in Graniteville?
The median owner-occupied home in Graniteville is valued at $112,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,938, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $945 a month.
What is the weather like in Graniteville?
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 34.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Graniteville get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Graniteville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 7, 1998. 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)