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Greenwood, SC — ZIP 29649

Population: 26,275 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 29649 (Greenwood, SC) is $232,883 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $365,000 after a median 350 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,363/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$232,883

Median home value

+1.0%

1-year change

350

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$232,883
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+3.4%
5-year appreciation
+22.3%
10-year appreciation
+70.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$232,883
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
$365,000
Median list price
$183,950
Median price per sqft
$214
1-year sale-price change
+23.9%
Median days on market
350 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
167
Sale-to-list ratio
94.2%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
70 days
New listings (monthly)
39

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,363/mo
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
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Greenwood 80, Greenwood 50
Schools include
G. Frank Russell Technology Center, Lakeview Elementary, Merrywood Elementary, Pinecrest Elementary, Northside Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
73.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.8 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,296
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,635

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ninety Six National Historic Site (10 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Greenwood County Airport (GRD) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Anderson Regional Airport (AND) (37 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
PRISMA HEALTH LAURENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, SELF REGIONAL HEALTHCARE, EDGEFIELD COUNTY HEALTHCARE AN AFFILIATE OF SELF R
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 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)
+121 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
32.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,267
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
75.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
20,489
Average weekly wage
$965
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
193

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

How it compares

ZIP 29649State medianUS median
Median home value$232,883$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$365,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market350 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,363/mo$1,650/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,267$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 29649?
$232,883.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 29649?
$365,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 29649?
Median days on market: 350 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 29649?
Typical rent: $1,363/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 29649?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, tornado.
Is ZIP 29649 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 29649?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 29649?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 29649?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 29649?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 29649 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 29649?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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