$270,708Average Value$198Average Price per Sq Ft39Homes For Sale
Close to the foothills with many local events
In Pickens, locals enjoy the quiet, slow-paced atmosphere near the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. "It has that laid-back, small-town feel," says Missy Rick, Realtor with Allen Tate Realtors, who has serviced Pickens for more than 20 years. "It's a beautiful area in the country with walking trails while close to the amenities that everybody wants." Main Street, a walkable one-mile strip with local businesses, can be found in the heart of Pickens, where annual community events are held.
Downtown Pickens is loaded with things to do.
The streetscape in Pickens has beautiful decorations and is very walkable.
A colorful hummingbird mural located in downtown Pickens, SC.
Pickens features colorful art all throughout Pickens County, South Carolina.
Lard tracts of farmland are a common sigh in more rural parts of Pickens, SC.
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Shop and dine at local stores on Main Street
Residents head to and near Main Street to shop and dine, mostly from local businesses. Ingles is the primary retailer for groceries and other household essentials. For more unique products, shoppers can find antique treasures at Finder's Keepers, handmade home décor at Full Circle and natural foods at Bee Well Honey Natural Market. The market also has a drive-thru coffee shop for those who need some caffeine while on the go. Meanwhile, Coyote Coffee Café is a popular spot to sip specialty brews in a cozy, rustic-chic setting. Main Street is full of multicultural restaurants such as Mikoshi Japanese and Fiesta Grill, a popular Mexican restaurant with bottomless chips and salsa. Burning Brick Tavern is another local favorite where locals can have a fun night of trivia, bingo and karaoke.
Pickens downtown features many stores and shops.
The EL Agave Mexican Restaurant on Main Street in Pickens, SC.
The Burning Brick Tavern is a popular destination for locals in Pickens, SC.
Residents can stop in for a coffee at a local cafe in Pickens downtown.
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A small Ampitheater can be found a short walk away from Pickens downtown.
Highlighting azaleas and other annual festivals
The Pickens Azalea Festival is one of the most anticipated annual events. The two-day event closes Main Street on the last weekend in April when the azaleas are blooming, featuring an antique car cruise, vendors, live music and more. "It's like a street carnival without all the rides," says Rick. "There's always a big turnout, and it's nice how the whole community comes together like one big family reunion." The Azalea Festival is just one of many events held throughout the year, along with music festivals and holiday parades.
Suburban living close to main street, rural living in the country
Locals who live within 2.5 miles of Main Street find themselves in a leafy, suburban setting. Bungalows and ranch-style homes from the mid-1900s are the most common in this area, ranging from $250,000 to $400,000. They're fixed on quarter-to-half-acre lots close enough to each other to greet neighbors. Further away into the countryside, single-family homes become sparse, resting on acres of open and woodsy land. A three-to-four-bedroom home on one to two acres sells for around $450,000 to $550,000, while a similar home on 25 acres can reach $1 to $1.3 million.
Bungalow and ranch style houses can be found all throughout Pickens. SC.
Colonial style houses can be found close to downtown Pickens, SC.
Many homes in Pickens sit on small plots of land and have compact front yards.
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Highly-rated elementary teachers
Students are served by several elementary schools within the Pickens County School District. They may attend Ambler Elementary, which gets an A-minus grade from Niche and is ranked for having the best elementary teachers in the entire county. Students go on to B-plus-graded Pickens Middle and B-minus-graded Pickens High.
Many students attend Ambler Elementary School in Pickens, SC.
Some students chose to attend Pickens Middle School.
Students living in Pickens County can attend Pickens High School.
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Parks and rail-trail adventures
Jaycee Park is a major draw for kids, whether they're climbing on the playground equipment made of tires or playing on the baseball and football fields through local leagues. Residents can also play tennis on the two lighted courts, have get-togethers under the pavilion and hike by the trickling waters on the Town Creek Trail. Locals also enjoy going for walks, jogs and bike rides on the 8.5-mile Doodle Trail, a scenic paved pathway that runs along an old railroad to Easley.
Children can go to the Jaycee Park playground in Pickens, SC.
An aerial overview of Jaycee Park located in the Pickens neighborhood.
The playground at Jaycee Park features colorful hanging handles in Pickens, SC.
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20 miles east to Greenville
It's about a 20-mile drive east through the rural countryside to Greenville, making Pickens an ideal place to live for those who work in the city but want to come home to a more laid-back community.
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Parks in this Area
Jc Park
Hagood Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Dog Park
Kings Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Parking Lot
Doodle Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Woodside Park
Baseball/Softball
Parking Lot
Pickens County Airport Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Transit
Airport
Greenville Spartanburg International
56 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Pickens
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pickens, SC sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Pickens, SC over the last 12 months is $303,958, up 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Built in 2022. Designed for Life Now. This 3-bedroom home in Pickens is all about making life simple, connected, and easy to enjoy. The main floor flows effortlessly from kitchen to dining to living — perfect for quick dinners, casual hangouts, or nights when one episode turns into an entire season. Upstairs, you’ll find all three bedrooms plus a flexible second living space — ideal for a home
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This Single-Wide Mobile Home is a 3-bedroom/2-full bath home on an0.64-acre lot and is located in the View Point Place community. There is a level lot with fenced yard and back deck. The interior has an open floor plan, with kitchen, breakfast room, living room, and walk-in laundry. The primary bedroom has full bath and walk-in closet. This home is in a great location, with a great price.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
14,553
Median Age
43
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,481
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$64,771
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.5%
College Graduates
17.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
53''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
5''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
13/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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