The Town FilesHomeland Park, South Carolina
Community in Anderson County · population 6,445 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $103,700
- Household income
- $40,218
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 33.9
Homeland Park is a community of 6,445 people in Anderson County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $103,700, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks better for cycling than 98% of South Carolina towns, better transit than 94% of South Carolina towns, better for first-time buyers than 70% of South Carolina towns.
How Homeland Park 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 Homeland Park is worth $103,700, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $40,218, which is more affordable than 79% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $829 a month. 56.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Homeland Park | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $103,700 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $829 | $937 |
| Median household income | $40,218 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 56.6% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Homeland Park
| People | Homeland Park | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.9 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.2% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 21.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.2% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 36.2% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.9% | — |
| Work from home | 2.0% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 22.2 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.4% | 87.8% |
Weather in Homeland Park
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 33.0°F. About 46.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.9 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 55 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 53 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Homeland Park since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 8, 1974 about 6.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 5, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 61 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on March 15, 2008.
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 Homeland Park itself the ACS puts it at 15.3%.
Towns near Homeland Park
- Anderson, SC4.1 mi · 28,106 people · home $218,200
- Centerville, SC5.5 mi · 7,185 people · home $229,700
- Northlake, SC7.5 mi · 3,818 people · home $277,700
- Belton, SC10.3 mi · 4,335 people · home $133,500
- Pendleton, SC14.1 mi · 3,489 people · home $250,500
- Reed Creek, GA14.6 mi · 2,724 people · home $342,900
- Williamston, SC14.8 mi · 4,043 people · home $162,800
- Honea Path, SC15.1 mi · 3,686 people · home $155,400
Homeland Park questions
Is Homeland Park, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Homeland Park scores better for retirees than 20% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 53%. 16.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.9).
How much does a house cost in Homeland Park?
The median owner-occupied home in Homeland Park is valued at $103,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,218, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $829 a month.
What is the weather like in Homeland Park?
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 33.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.9 inches of snow.
Does Homeland Park get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Homeland Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 8, 1974. 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)