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Meggett, SC — ZIP 29449

Population: 8,024 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 29449 (Meggett, SC) is $528,951 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $499,000 after a median 201 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, hurricane, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$528,951

Median home value

+1.1%

1-year change

201

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$528,951
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+7.7%
5-year appreciation
+33.3%
10-year appreciation
+98.5%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$531,669
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
$499,000
Median list price
$499,999
Median price per sqft
$233
Median days on market
201 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
87
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.3%
New listings (monthly)
19

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,130/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,170/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,300/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,620/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,960/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
4
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Charleston 01, SC Public Charter School District, Charter Institute at Erskine
Schools include
Baptist Hill High, Haut Gap Middle, Bridges Preparatory School, Lowcountry Leadership Charter School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, hurricane, earthquake, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 88% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Koppers Co., Inc. (Charleston Plant) (20.9 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
67.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
58.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
212
Days with Moderate air quality
153
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,400
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,391

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park (25 mi)
National parks include
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Too Goo Doo Farms Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charleston International Airport (CHS) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL, TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER, ROPER HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,040 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
12.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
41.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,608
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
55.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
226,174
Average weekly wage
$1,226
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,426

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

How it compares

ZIP 29449State medianUS median
Median home value$528,951$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$499,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market201 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,608$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 29449?
$528,951.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 29449?
$499,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 29449?
Median days on market: 201 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 29449?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,300/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 29449?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, earthquake, iceStorm, lightning.
Is ZIP 29449 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 29449?
Risk to homes is higher than 88% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 29449?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 29449?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 29449?
4 schools (1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 29449 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 29449?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 29449?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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