Anderson is a friendly Upstate South Carolina city on the shores of Lake Hartwell, offering affordable living, lake recreation, and genuine small-city charm between Greenville and Atlanta. Known as The Electric City, it features a revitalized historic downtown with local restaurants, shops, and events, along with parks, festivals, and Anderson University. The real draw for many is Lake Hartwell, one of the Southeast's premier lakes, with boating, fishing, and miles of shoreline for waterfront living. Homes range from established in-town neighborhoods and historic houses to lakefront properties and newer construction, all at some of the most attractive values in the region. Residents enjoy an easy drive to Greenville's jobs and Clemson University nearby. If you want lake living, low costs, and a welcoming community with real Upstate character, Anderson and Lake Hartwell offer an appealing lifestyle that stretches your dollar further.
37,045 people live in Anderson & Lake Hartwell, where the median age is 43 and the average individual income is $34,727. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Anderson & Lake Hartwell, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Coneross Grocery, Odette’s Bakery & Wellness Shoppe, and Hunt Brothers Pizza.
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| Dining | 1.77 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.9 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.8 miles | 3 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.84 miles | 5 reviews | 2.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.9 miles | 5 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 4.18 miles | 7 reviews | 2.7/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.49 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.35 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.64 miles | 5 reviews | 2.4/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.38 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Anderson & Lake Hartwell has 15,927 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Anderson & Lake Hartwell do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 37,045 people call Anderson & Lake Hartwell home. The population density is 1,387 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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