Allendale, South Carolina

About Allendale

Allendale is a small town in southern South Carolina, home to 2,496 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Allendale is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.31 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 754 residents per square mile.

📰 Allendale News Today

• How Does Allendale High Rank Among America's Best High Schools? U.S. News & World Report · Aug 18
• Authorities seek clues to solve Allendale murder case WRDW · Aug 14
• Still no leads in April 2026 Allendale murder, SLED says WJBF · Aug 14
• Yvonne Queen Ester McMillan Obituary | B.F Cave Funeral Home | Allendale, SC Tribute Archive · Aug 18
• Alex Murdaugh defense says murder weapon may be tied to separate killing as judge seeks answers Fox News · Aug 14

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Allendale Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named Allendale — but the South Carolina one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southern South Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of South Carolina — one of 475 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Allendale

• El Jardin Mexican Restaurant — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Allendale County Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Allendale

• Johnsons Landing reviews ★
• Lower Savannah River Alliance reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Allendale

🏘️ Nearby Communities