salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.9 minutes each way. Most homes (80.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $35,400 a year. That is $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other South Carolina cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of South Carolina. It is number 11 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Clover?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Clover
| Size | Clover | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $894 | $1,338 |
| 2 bedrooms | $825 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Clover overall?
Everyday prices in South Carolina overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Clover, so the South Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Clover
Life in Clover
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Clover?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,167 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $295,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,570 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Clover, SC?
Renting in Clover costs a median of about $885 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.
How much do I need to make to live in Clover?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $35,400 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Clover cheap or expensive?
Clover is rated Cheap: rent takes 11.5% of the typical household income of $92,158. It ranks 11th cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Clover?
The median homeowner in Clover pays $1,686 a year in property taxes, about 0.57% of the median home value.
Is Clover more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in South Carolina are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Clover?
The median home value in Clover is $295,700, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
7,234 people live in Clover. Numbers are typical (middle) values.