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West columbia, SC — ZIP 29170

Population: 21,247 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 29170 (West columbia, SC) is $248,976 — up 1.3% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,428/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$248,976

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$248,976
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+5.9%
5-year appreciation
+32.3%
10-year appreciation
+85.4%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$249,198
House Price Index (state)
444.0 (+2.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
89
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
42 days
New listings (monthly)
29

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,428/mo
1-year rent change
+4.5%

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Lexington 01, Lexington 02, SC Public Charter School District
Schools include
White Knoll Middle, White Knoll Elementary, Springdale Elementary, Airport High, R. H. Fulmer Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 53% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
54.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Lexington County Landfill Area (4.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.7 in
Annual snowfall
1.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
96
Days with Moderate air quality
53
Highest AQI recorded (year)
77

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Congaree National Park (25 mi)
National parks include
Congaree National Park, Ninety Six National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
MUSC HEALTH COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER DOWNTOWN, NEWBERRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, AIKEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,200 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
16.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.4%
Median annual property tax
$965
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
81.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
110,160
Average weekly wage
$997
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,741

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 29170State medianUS median
Median home value$248,976$229,480$289,727
Typical rent$1,428/mo$1,650/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$965$845$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 29170?
$248,976.
What is typical rent in ZIP 29170?
Typical rent: $1,428/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 29170?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 29170?
Risk to homes is higher than 53% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 29170?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 29170?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Lexington County Landfill Area, 4.1 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 29170?
6 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 29170?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 29170?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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