Dunean Mill Historic District · National Register of Historic Places
Dunean’s story
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1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
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A town of 3,668. Public schools that outperform most of South Carolina.
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Dunean Mill Historic District · Photo: Curt Teich & Co., Chicago (publisher) · Public domain
Population
3,668
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$203K
Census ACS
Household income
$49K
median
Median age
36.6
years
Jobs based here
2,338
Balanced
TownGrade
B−
#62 of 167 in SC
Is Dunean a good place to live?
Dunean grades B− overall, 62nd of 167 graded towns in South Carolina, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. Its schools outperform 85% of the state's and it is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 78% of U.S. towns. On the other side, CDC estimates put its residents' health behind 82% of the country. 21% of residents live below the poverty line in Dunean, above both South Carolina’s towns (17%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Dunean Mill Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places.
What makes Dunean stand out
Where Dunean beats most towns.
Greenville 01 schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Greenview Child Development Center | PK | 444 |
SchoolsA
#23 of the 169 South Carolina towns we grade for schools
NCES · EDFacts.
WalkabilityA−
More walkable than 78% of U.S. towns
1.8% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
Dunean Mill Historic DistrictHistoryB+
1 historic place
1 place on the National Register
Listed for their history, architecture or both.
How Dunean grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within South Carolina), ordered by how far Dunean is from typical.
SchoolsAOpen →HealthSt. Francis-Downtown 1.7 miles awayC−Open →Jobs & incomeC−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 14.1 of 20; 5.3% of households have no carA−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 38% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →Cost of livingTypical home $203K, 2.8 years of the Greenville metro’s $71K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
Moving to Dunean: who provides what
Dunean is unincorporated, so Greenville County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerDuke Energy13.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterGreenville Water (Sc2310001)No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesGreenville CountyGreenville County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn South Carolina you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereGreenville Board of Voter RegistrationGreenville County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Apr 2026
ZIP codes29605, 2961129605 87% · 29611 12%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Dunean.
Dunean is healthier than towns with similar incomes, has homes that are cheap against local pay and has hotter summers than most of the country, though not than most of South Carolina.
SchoolsA
Dunean’s grade for schools is an A
Its public schools are run by the Greenville 01 school district. Its one school is below.
85%of SC districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenview Child Development CenterLargest public school before high schoolGrades PK | Grades PK | 444 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within SC on state tests and graduation
HealthC−
Dunean’s grade for health is a C−
Against the 5,230 U.S. towns with household incomes like Dunean’s, it is less healthy than 53%, so its C− isn’t only a matter of income.
26% of adults worry about having enough food in Dunean. Dunean beats the South Carolina average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16. 16% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance in Dunean.
18%healthier than U.S. townsC−Health Grade
| Dunean | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 21% | 14% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 8.1% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 15% | 12% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 22% | 19% |
32 measures vs. South Carolina
1 better15 too close to call16 worse
| What stands out | Dunean | SC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 7% | 8.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 21.3% | 13.9% |
St. Francis-Downtown
1.7 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
32nd
percentile among SC towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Dunean
July afternoons average 89.1°: hotter than most of the country, but cooler than 92% of South Carolina places with climate records; January nights average 32.6°.
Dunean has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Dunean’s January low is 33°F. About 2 inches of snow falls in a winter.
2″snow a winter
| Dunean | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 33°F | 34°F | 22°F |
| July high | 89°F | 91°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–54°
Spring49–72°
Summer68–88°
Fall51–72°
Nov 20
typical first frost
Mar 16
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C−
About one in three of Dunean’s working residents commute to Greenville
Jobs based here grew from 1,375 in 2013 to 2,338.
Most working residents leave Dunean for work: only 2% work in town. Jobs based in Dunean grew to 2,338 in 2023, 963 more than in 2013. The median household income in Dunean is $49,000.
2%work in town
| Dunean | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,000 | $57,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.2% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Work from home | 13% | 8.6% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Dunean2%
Greenville33%
Mauldin4%
Wade Hampton2%
Gantt2%
7 mi
median commute distance
2,338
jobs based in Dunean
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 78% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Low risk in Dunean, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 62% of U.S. communities. Since 1996, 10 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Dunean.
38risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesTornadoes
10
paid flood claims since 1996
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
More young adults than South Carolina overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 27% of residents (22% statewide). 23% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across South Carolina.
36.6median age · SC 40.2
| Dunean | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 years | 38.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 23% | 24% | 29% |
DuneanSouth CarolinaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
20%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma14%
High school25%
Some college27%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s19%
Graduate5%
Women and men · all residents
55% women, 45% men
About 81 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±4.2 points). Across South Carolina, 51.3% of residents are women.
| Dunean | SC | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.5% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.8% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 20.4% | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.7% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9.4% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.2% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.7% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 14% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25.3% | 28.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 26.7% | 19.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.7% | 10% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.5% | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 4.7% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 3,700, single groups can be off by several points
HousingCost of living grade B−
The median home in Dunean sells for about $290K
At 2.8 years of the Greenville metro’s $71K median household income, the typical home costs less against local pay than in 76% of South Carolina towns; that ratio is one input to its B− for cost of living.
57% of Dunean households own their home.
$290Kmedian sale price
| Dunean | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 57% | 65% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,117 a month | $1,058 a month | $1,185 a month |
Market temperature
82
days on market
93.2%
sale-to-list price
14
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 39 attractions →Memorial Stadium, Clemson and 23 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Dunean. Close and well known come first.
26 mi Stadium & arenaMemorial Stadium, Clemson
3 mi Stadium & arenaBon Secours Wellness Arena
34 mi LakeLake Hartwell
26 mi LakeLake Keowee
30 mi LakeLake Jocassee3 mi Zoo & aquariumGreenville ZooSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Memorial Stadium, Clemson: Caseyh at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bon Secours Wellness Arena: Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0 · Lake Hartwell: blahedo, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Lake Keowee: Inundated_38Oc1.jpg: Matthew T. Bradley from Berkshire County, Mass., USA deriva, CC BY 2.0 · Lake Jocassee: Clemson3564, Public domain
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Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Dunean
Strayer University-South CarolinaUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Greenville1.9 mi$13,920 tuitionGreenville Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Greenville3 mi$5,495 in-state tuitionBob Jones UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Greenville5 mi$24,470 tuition
About 3 of every 100 Dunean residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across South Carolina.
About Dunean
Census-designated place in South Carolina, United States
Dunean is a census-designated place (CDP) in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 3,671 at the 2010 census, down from 4,158 in 2000. It is part of the Greenville–Mauldin–Easley Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Area
- 1.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 997 ft
Dunean’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Dunean.
It grades higher overall than all 3 graded towns on its borders; Greenville (C+) comes closest.
GreenvilleGanttJudsonDunean
How the neighbors grade
| Town | SC rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunean | #62 | B− | B− | — | A | C− |
| Greenville | #71 | C+ | D | D | A | A− |
| Gantt | #83 | C+ | B | — | A | D |
| Judson | #97 | C | B | — | A | D− |
Dunean, Gantt and Judson report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Dunean with a neighbor →
Questions about Dunean
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Dunean, SC a good place to live?
Dunean grades B− overall, better than 47% of U.S. towns and #62 of 167 in South Carolina. It grades C− for health and A for schools. Health is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Dunean, SC expensive?
The typical home is worth about $203,000, 33% below the South Carolina typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.