There are 18 independent living communities serving Anderson, South Carolina. This includes 5 communities in Anderson and 13 nearby. The average cost / day for independent living in South Carolina is $53, with costs ranging between $17 and $108 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expense of $1,580, with costs ranging from around $511 up to $3,250. The average annual cost is $18,966, which is less than the national average of $23,100.
Anderson is a mid-size city in Anderson County in South Carolina. It is the eighth biggest city in the state, with 93,613 people living inside the city limits and 131,360 in the encompassing metro area. The senior community currently composes about 28% of the total population.
Anderson has an above average SeniorScore™ of 74. The median housing price in the city is $115,500, which is relatively less than the state average of $163,500. Anderson also has a high unemployment rate of approximately 10.97%. The city's median household income is $43,000 ($23,000 per person), compared to an average of $37,000 for the state of South Carolina.
Anderson has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and balmy summers. The area gets high amounts of rainfall annually. In relation to other cities in the United States, Anderson has average air quality and a very high rate of crime.