The Town FilesThe Cliffs Valley, South Carolina
Community in Greenville County · population 736 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $1,096,600
- Household income
- $108,964
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 78°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 65.8
The Cliffs Valley is a community of 736 people in Greenville County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $1,096,600, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks quieter than 100% of South Carolina towns, better for retirees than 99% of South Carolina towns, better for a vacation home than 99% of South Carolina towns.
How The Cliffs Valley 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 The Cliffs Valley is worth $1,096,600, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 10.1 times the median household income of $108,964, which is more affordable than 1% of South Carolina towns. 73.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | The Cliffs Valley | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,096,600 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | — | $937 |
| Median household income | $108,964 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 10.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 73.4% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 16.9% | — |
Who lives in The Cliffs Valley
| People | The Cliffs Valley | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 65.8 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 54.0% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55.4% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.6% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 3.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.3% | — |
| Work from home | 13.1% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 25.6 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.4% | 87.8% |
Weather in The Cliffs Valley
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
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of The Cliffs Valley since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 13, 2020 about 9.7 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 44 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 The Cliffs Valley itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Towns near The Cliffs Valley
- Tigerville, SC6.4 mi · 1,244 people · home —
- Slater-Marietta, SC7.7 mi · 2,087 people · home $95,800
- Saluda, NC8.4 mi · 631 people · home $372,400
- Flat Rock, NC8.8 mi · 3,486 people · home $601,700
- East Flat Rock, NC9.8 mi · 5,757 people · home $245,900
- Valley Hill, NC11.1 mi · 2,207 people · home $353,100
- Barker Heights, NC11.7 mi · 1,249 people · home $190,300
- Tryon, NC12.2 mi · 1,562 people · home $306,900
The Cliffs Valley questions
Is The Cliffs Valley, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, The Cliffs Valley scores better for retirees than 99% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 100%. 54.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 65.8).
How much does a house cost in The Cliffs Valley?
The median owner-occupied home in The Cliffs Valley is valued at $1,096,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $108,964, so homes cost about 10.1 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in The Cliffs Valley?
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 The Cliffs Valley get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of The Cliffs Valley 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)