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Ware shoals, SC — ZIP 29692

Population: 5,536 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 29692 (Ware shoals, SC) is $136,544 — down 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $170,000 after a median 269 days on market. 3 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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$136,544

Median home value

-3.9%

1-year change

269

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$136,544
1-year appreciation
-3.9%
3-year appreciation
-10.1%
5-year appreciation
+1.9%
10-year appreciation
+37.5%
All-time peak (2024-07)
$157,773
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
$170,000
Median price per sqft
$116
Median days on market
269 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
1-year forecast
-0.1%

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle, Ware Shoals Primary, Ware Shoals High

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
A
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
Nearest Superfund site
Beaunit Corp. (Circular Knit & Dye) (19.7 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)

Annual precipitation
44.3 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
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,075
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,565

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Ninety Six National Historic Site (22 mi)
National parks include
Ninety Six National Historic Site, Cowpens National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Ashley Field (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Anderson Regional Airport (AND) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SELF REGIONAL HEALTHCARE, EDGEFIELD COUNTY HEALTHCARE AN AFFILIATE OF SELF R
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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
1,971
Housing built before 1970
47.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.6%
Median annual property tax
$553
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
53.6%

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 29692State medianUS median
Median home value$136,544$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$170,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market269 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$553$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 29692?
$136,544.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 29692?
$170,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 29692?
Median days on market: 269 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 29692?
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 29692?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, tornado.
Is ZIP 29692 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 29692?
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 29692?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 29692?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 29692?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 29692 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 29692?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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