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Madison, SC — ZIP 29693

Population: 15,114 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 29693 (Madison, SC) is $224,939 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $304,750 after a median 103 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 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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$224,939

Median home value

+2.4%

1-year change

103

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$224,939
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+6.2%
5-year appreciation
+21.5%
10-year appreciation
+83.7%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$226,915
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
$304,750
Median list price
$325,000
Median price per sqft
$197
1-year sale-price change
+15.0%
Median days on market
103 days
Homes sold (recent period)
42
For-sale inventory
105
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
90
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
23

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
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Fair-Oak Elementary, Orchard Park Elementary, Westminster Elementary, Hamilton Career and Technology Center, West-Oak High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, hail, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 67% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
61.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.0 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
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,260
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,172

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (59 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Toccoa Airport - R.G. Letourneau Field (TOC) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Anderson Regional Airport (AND) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, PRISMA HEALTH OCONEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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)
+475 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
24.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.1%
Median annual property tax
$560
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
47.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,340
Average weekly wage
$1,068
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
608

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

How it compares

ZIP 29693State medianUS median
Median home value$224,939$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$304,750$290,675$325,000
Median days on market103 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$560$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 29693?
$224,939.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 29693?
$304,750.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 29693?
Median days on market: 103 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 29693?
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 29693?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, hail, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 29693 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 29693?
Risk to homes is higher than 67% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 29693?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 29693?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 29693?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 29693 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 29693?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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