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Summerville, SC — ZIP 29485

Population: 58,507 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 29485 (Summerville, SC) is $371,301 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $399,900 after a median 59 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,731/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$371,301

Median home value

-0.6%

1-year change

59

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$371,301
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
+2.0%
5-year appreciation
+24.0%
10-year appreciation
+76.2%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$376,602
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
$399,900
Median list price
$425,000
Median price per sqft
$192
1-year sale-price change
+3.7%
Median days on market
59 days
Homes sold (recent period)
398
For-sale inventory
511
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
423
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
116

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,731/mo
1-year rent change
+5.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,530/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,610/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,760/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,190/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,520/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
8
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Dorchester 02, Charter Institute at Erskine
Schools include
Beech Hill Elementary, Newington Elementary, Fort Dorchester Elementary, Flowertown Elementary, Ashley Ridge High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 68% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
51.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Macalloy Corporation (15.8 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
35,531
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
38,114

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site (22 mi)
National parks include
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Wild Jumps Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charleston International Airport (CHS) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+1,232 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Housing built before 1970
4.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
54.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,928
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
82.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
32,608
Average weekly wage
$984
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,192

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

How it compares

ZIP 29485State medianUS median
Median home value$371,301$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$399,900$290,675$325,000
Median days on market59 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,731/mo$1,650/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,928$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 29485?
$371,301.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 29485?
$399,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 29485?
Median days on market: 59 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 29485?
Typical rent: $1,731/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 29485?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, earthquake.
Is ZIP 29485 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 29485?
Risk to homes is higher than 68% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 29485?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 29485?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 29485?
8 schools (6 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 29485 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 29485?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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