Pendleton, South Carolina (29670) is a small town located in Anderson County with a population of just over 1500 people. The city has consistently ranked well in the BestPlaces rankings, which measure the quality of life based on factors such as cost of living, crime rates, education levels, and housing costs. Pendleton's overall rank is 74/100, indicating that it is one of the top towns in South Carolina for quality of living. This is largely due to its low cost of living (13th lowest in the state), low crime rate (32nd best), and good education levels (14th best). Housing costs are also relatively low compared to other cities in the state (49th best). All these factors make Pendleton an ideal place to live for families looking for an affordable and safe community with high-quality schools.
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