Greenville metro, SC relocation guide
Moving to Clinton, SC
About Clinton
Clinton (Laurens County, population ~7,600 in 2020) is a college town anchored by Presbyterian College (founded 1880), with Georgian Revival architecture, Blue Hose athletics, and a growing downtown. Once a mill town, it also hosts Thornwell, the Presbyterian orphanage founded in 1875 that still serves children and families. Downtown has grown in recent years, with enormous public murals ("Clinton Canopy," train scene) by Upstate artist Janette Marvin. The PC campus was a filming location for the thriller "Sleeping With the Enemy." I-26 access gives easy reach to Greenville, Spartanburg, and Columbia.
Home prices in Clinton
The median list in Clinton is $214,900.
Top places in Clinton
- Presbyterian College campus — Georgian Revival architecture, Blue Hose athletics (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Downtown Clinton — historic district, local shops, Clinton Museum (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Thornwell — the 1875 orphanage/home for children and (historic district).
- Musgrove Mill State Historic Site — Revolutionary War battle site, nearby.
- Clinton Depot — historic train station.
- Clinton City Cemetery — graves dating to the 1700s.
- Janette Marvin's murals ("Clinton Canopy," train scene) on Musgrove Street.
- Lake Greenwood and Musgrove Mill Golf Club nearby.
Commuting from Clinton
- Approximate drive to downtown Greenville: ~40–45 minutes (about 40 miles via I-385/I-26; per PC directions/I-26 Exit 52; approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Anderson: ~50–60 minutes (via I-26/I-385/I-85; approximate).
- I-26 Exit 52, three miles from downtown.
Schools in Clinton
Public schools: Laurens County School District 56. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Clinton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Clinton, SC?
The median list in Clinton is $214,900. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Clinton, SC?
Approximate drive to downtown Greenville: ~40–45 minutes (about 40 miles via I-385/I-26; per PC directions/I-26 Exit 52; approximate). - Which school district serves Clinton, SC?
Clinton is served by Laurens County School District 56. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.