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Spartanburg, SC — ZIP 29302

Population: 19,918 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 29302 (Spartanburg, SC) is $268,955 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $262,995 after a median 52 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,503/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$268,955

Median home value

+0.3%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$268,955
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+8.2%
5-year appreciation
+29.4%
10-year appreciation
+101.8%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$272,069
House Price Index (state)
444.0 (+2.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$262,995
Median list price
$267,999
Median price per sqft
$158
1-year sale-price change
-2.6%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
64
For-sale inventory
84
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
77
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
44 days
New listings (monthly)
24

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,503/mo
1-year rent change
+3.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$894/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,117/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,293/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,939/mo

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
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Deaf & Blind School, Spartanburg 07
Schools include
SC School for the Blind High, SC School for the Deaf High, SC School for the Deaf Elementary/Middle, SC School for the Blind Elementary/Middle, Cedar Springs Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, earthquake, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 47% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Medley Farm Drum Dump (11.9 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
62.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
166
Days with Moderate air quality
194
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,521
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17,043

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Cowpens National Battlefield (17 mi)
National parks include
Cowpens National Battlefield, Kings Mountain National Military Park, Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport (SPA) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
SPARTANBURG MEDICAL CENTER, PRISMA HEALTH GREER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CHEROKEE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+3,813 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
41.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,739
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
71.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
127,736
Average weekly wage
$1,066
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
386

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

How it compares

ZIP 29302State medianUS median
Median home value$268,955$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$262,995$290,675$325,000
Median days on market52 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,503/mo$1,650/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,739$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 29302?
$268,955.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 29302?
$262,995.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 29302?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 29302?
Typical rent: $1,503/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 29302?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, earthquake, hail.
Is ZIP 29302 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 29302?
Risk to homes is higher than 47% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 29302?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 29302?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 29302?
7 schools (4 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 29302 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 29302?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 29302?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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