Greenville metro, SC relocation guide
Moving to Pendleton, SC
About Pendleton
Pendleton (population 3,489 in 2020; motto "History, Hospitality, Happenings...Home") is one of Upstate SC's oldest communities, minutes southeast of Clemson at the northeast tip of Lake Hartwell. Its entire historic district — village green, commercial buildings, churches, and homes (shown in the Commons photos below) — is on the National Register (1970). Sister city of Stornoway, Scotland. The town pairs preserved 18th/19th-century architecture with modern amenities: Tri-County Technical College is in town, Clemson University is minutes away, and the village green hosts year-round happenings.
Home prices in Pendleton
The median list in Pendleton is $332,500.
Top places in Pendleton
- Pendleton Historic District and village green — one of the region's largest National Historic Districts (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Farmer's Hall and Hunter's Store on the town square — headquarters of the Pendleton District Historical, Recreational and Tourism Commission.
- Woodburn and Ashtabula — 19th-century plantation homes open for seasonal tours.
- Hopewell-Keowee Monument.
- T. Ed Garrison Arena — equestrian and agricultural events.
- Pendleton Art Gallery — local artisan fine jewelry.
- Lake Hartwell — minutes away.
Commuting from Pendleton
- Approximate drive to downtown Greenville: ~30–35 minutes (about 23 miles via I-85/US-76; per major road corridors; approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Anderson: ~15 minutes (about 12 miles via SC-28; per major road corridors; approximate).
- Car-dependent.
Schools in Pendleton
Public schools: Anderson School District 4. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Pendleton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Pendleton, SC?
The median list in Pendleton is $332,500. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Pendleton, SC?
Approximate drive to downtown Greenville: ~30–35 minutes (about 23 miles via I-85/US-76; per major road corridors; approximate). - Which school district serves Pendleton, SC?
Pendleton is served by Anderson School District 4. 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.