Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Anderson is positioned only two hours north of Atlanta, Georgia and two hours south of Charlotte, North Carolina. Anderson County has a population of 179,981, and cover 777 square miles. Anderson offers a mild climate with four distinct seasons, with mild winters and warm summers. The mean temperature is of 62°, and the area boasts an average 248 days a year of sunshine.

Visitors and residents alike are continually impressed by the many and varied amenities Anderson has to offer – the serenity of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the scenic beauty of Hartwell Lake, the thriving industry, the exceptional health care, the year-round entertainment opportunities, the appreciation of art and culture, and the wealth of educational facilities. All of these aspects ensure Anderson is an inviting and enjoyable place to live, work and play. Anderson offers residents a quality of life second to none.

Anderson is a thriving industrial, commercial and tourist center, but still maintains one of the lowest costs of living in the United States. The progressive, ever growing community is filled with friendly people who welcome visitors and newcomers with the characteristic Southern hospitality.

The spirit of innovation and forward thinking is in full force as Anderson continues to flourish with the influx of many new and improved industries and businesses. With more than 170,000 residents and more potential for development than any of its neighbor’s, Anderson is considered a high growth community with prime location and a gorgeous environment. AnMed Health, the county’s nonprofit healthcare system, is near completion of a $112 million project in the most extensive expansion of healthcare services in their history. The state of the art expansion will include a Women and Children’s Hospital, comprehensive Cancer Center and a Cardiac and Orthopedic Center. Arcadia Pointe, an elegant $25 million residential lake front project on beautiful Hartwell Lake recently broke ground. This gated upscale condominium community could intensify development interest in Hartwell Lake. Walgreen’s Distribution Center represents a $175 million investment in Anderson County that will supply many local employment opportunities. Santee Cooper, the state owned electric and water utility, has begun operation on three new 80 megawatt generating units in the county. In addition, the City of Anderson recently completed Phase III of their $1.6 million City Hall project.

Anderson County has been distinguished by several business and development publications as one of the top small markets in the Southeast, a market that already boasts over 200 major manufacturers and $3 billion per year in retail sales. Anderson has also reaped the benefits of location ideal for business and tourism. It is located just two hours from both Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina, four hours from historic Charleston, South Carolina and only 90 minutes from Asheville, North Carolina.

You can find what you are looking for in Anderson: mild climate with four distinct seasons, vast lake, and thriving economic and cultural community. If you are planning to relocate to Anderson County, the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce extends a warm welcome. We invite you to get to know our residents, become in involved in commerce, and call Anderson home.

The Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce offers a Newcomer’s Package to help answer other questions and provide potential new residents with a wealth of community information. Click here to visit our Chamber Store to order a package or you can email your questions and order request to info@andersonscchamber.com.

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