Seneca is located in Oconee County, the northwest corner of South Carolina. Greenville/Spartanburg Airport is 50 miles.
Seneca is known as the "Golden Corner" of South Carolina because of our climate, spectacularly beautiful lakes and foothill mountains. Our quality of life is to be envied and is a source of pride to us.
We are a rapidly growing area with many businesses either relocating to or establishing new businesses in the Seneca area. Proudly we can note that cultural and recreational opportunities abound, thus ensuring a rich and varied lifestyle, while still retaining the "old rural southern" flavor. Our support infrastructure of healthcare facilities, educational system, city and county services, transportation accessibility, etc. make the quality of life well above average.
Lake Keowee has 300 miles of shoreline, 18,500 acres of un-crowded emerald-green water and the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance. It's located near the charming towns of Seneca and Clemson, SC, less than 45 minutes away from Greenville, SC, and 90 minutes from Atlanta, GA. There are a variety of Crescent communities on Lake Keowee ranging from small, intimate neighborhoods to more amenities laden, active communities.
Many recreational facilities are available to tourists and residents alike, including fishing streams, lakes for fishing, swimming, boating, water skiing, campgrounds, mountain trails for hiking, and excellent golf courses.
Housing Cost
Seneca homes for sale typically range from $140,000 to $350,000. On the low end, Seneca housing can start as low as $110,000 and go up as high as $3,000,000. Land for sale in Seneca typically averages from $20,000 to $150,000 for a lot or acre.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 8,030. Seneca covers 7.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 950 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 29672, 29678, 29679 - Area code: 864
Climate
Seneca, SC climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90.60 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 29.80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 23 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Seneca is 52.82 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is January with an average rainfall of 5.93 Inches.
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