The Town FilesSandy Springs, South Carolina
Community in Anderson County · population 1,002 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $309,700
- Household income
- $70,833
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 36.5
Sandy Springs is a community of 1,002 people in Anderson County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $309,700, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks easier by car than 88% of South Carolina towns, better for families than 87% of South Carolina towns, more upscale than 86% of South Carolina towns.
How Sandy Springs 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 Sandy Springs is worth $309,700, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $70,833, which is more affordable than 22% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $976 a month. 74.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sandy Springs | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $309,700 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $976 | $937 |
| Median household income | $70,833 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 74.5% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Sandy Springs
| People | Sandy Springs | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.8% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 29.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.8% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.7% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 1.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 19.3% | — |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 15.6 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 87.8% |
Weather in Sandy Springs
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 28.4°F. About 49.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.2 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 51 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 75 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sandy Springs since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on August 26, 2008 about 4.8 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 72 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 8, 1957.
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 Sandy Springs itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Towns near Sandy Springs
- Pendleton, SC3.2 mi · 3,489 people · home $250,500
- Northlake, SC4.4 mi · 3,818 people · home $277,700
- Centerville, SC5.5 mi · 7,185 people · home $229,700
- Clemson, SC6.5 mi · 17,681 people · home $398,400
- Clemson University, SC7.0 mi · 7,311 people · home —
- Anderson, SC8.3 mi · 28,106 people · home $218,200
- Central, SC9.2 mi · 5,247 people · home $256,600
- Homeland Park, SC10.9 mi · 6,445 people · home $103,700
Sandy Springs questions
Is Sandy Springs, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sandy Springs scores better for retirees than 77% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 63%. 17.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.5).
How much does a house cost in Sandy Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Sandy Springs is valued at $309,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,833, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $976 a month.
What is the weather like in Sandy Springs?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 28.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.8 inches of precipitation a year and 2.2 inches of snow.
Does Sandy Springs get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sandy Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on August 26, 2008. 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)