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Chesnee, SC — ZIP 29323

Population: 15,573 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 29323 (Chesnee, SC) is $293,975 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $318,000 after a median 96 days on market. 6 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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$293,975

Median home value

+3.9%

1-year change

96

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$293,975
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+15.9%
5-year appreciation
+38.5%
10-year appreciation
+112.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$295,378
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
$318,000
Median list price
$355,500
Median price per sqft
$174
1-year sale-price change
-5.6%
Median days on market
96 days
Homes sold (recent period)
73
For-sale inventory
67
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
81
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
68 days
New listings (monthly)
19

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

Rents

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
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary, Chesnee Elementary, Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary, Chesnee High, Chesnee 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, 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
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 (16.9 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
63.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.1 in
Annual snowfall
0.2 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
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,025
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,607

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Cowpens National Battlefield (6 mi)
National parks include
Cowpens National Battlefield, Kings Mountain National Military Park, Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Paradise Landing (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
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 (4.5 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
1,991
Housing built before 1970
18.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.9%
Median annual property tax
$902
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
68.2%

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 29323State medianUS median
Median home value$293,975$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$318,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market96 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$902$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 29323?
$293,975.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 29323?
$318,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 29323?
Median days on market: 96 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 29323?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,293/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 29323?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, earthquake, hail.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 29323?
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 29323?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 29323?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 29323?
6 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 29323 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 29323?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 29323?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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