The Town FilesSlater-Marietta, South Carolina
Community in Greenville County · population 2,087 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $95,800
- Household income
- $41,857
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 78°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 47.6
Slater-Marietta is a community of 2,087 people in Greenville County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $95,800, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 86% of South Carolina towns, better for families than 80% of South Carolina towns, quieter than 75% of South Carolina towns.
How Slater-Marietta 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 Slater-Marietta is worth $95,800, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $41,857, which is more affordable than 85% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $988 a month. 79.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Slater-Marietta | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $95,800 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $988 | $937 |
| Median household income | $41,857 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 79.4% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Slater-Marietta
| People | Slater-Marietta | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.6 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.0% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 27.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.5% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.9% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 33.9 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.8% | 87.8% |
Weather in Slater-Marietta
July highs average 77.6°F and January lows 27.9°F. About 74.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.4 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 78 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Slater-Marietta since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 13, 2020 about 6.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 25, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 54 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 10, 2011.
Severe weather in Greenville County since 1996
Greenville County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4908: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 23, 2025 | Fire | FM-5576: Table Rock Fire Complex |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
Jobs and pay in Greenville County
Greenville County had 296,981 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,216 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Slater-Marietta itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Public schools in Slater-Marietta
1 public school with 329 students, about 12.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slater Marietta Elementary | PK-5 | 329 | 12.7 |
Towns near Slater-Marietta
- Travelers Rest, SC5.9 mi · 7,788 people · home $284,800
- Tigerville, SC7.1 mi · 1,244 people · home —
- The Cliffs Valley, SC7.7 mi · 736 people · home $1,096,600
- Sans Souci, SC10.8 mi · 8,581 people · home $226,500
- Berea, SC11.1 mi · 15,578 people · home $204,700
- City View, SC12.6 mi · 1,322 people · home —
- Parker, SC13.1 mi · 13,407 people · home $150,400
- Taylors, SC13.1 mi · 23,222 people · home $257,500
Slater-Marietta questions
Is Slater-Marietta, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Slater-Marietta scores better for retirees than 48% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 75%. 13.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.6).
How much does a house cost in Slater-Marietta?
The median owner-occupied home in Slater-Marietta is valued at $95,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $41,857, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $988 a month.
What is the weather like in Slater-Marietta?
July highs average 77.6°F and January lows 27.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 74.2 inches of precipitation a year and 1.4 inches of snow.
Does Slater-Marietta get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Slater-Marietta since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 13, 2020. 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)