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Richburg, SC — ZIP 29729

Population: 2,247 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 29729 (Richburg, SC) is $276,461 — down 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $317,500 after a median 80 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 icestorm, coldwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$276,461

Median home value

-2.6%

1-year change

80

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$276,461
1-year appreciation
-2.6%
3-year appreciation
-2.9%
5-year appreciation
+17.2%
10-year appreciation
+73.1%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$292,896
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
$317,500
Median list price
$334,490
Median price per sqft
$176
1-year sale-price change
+3.1%
Median days on market
80 days
Homes sold (recent period)
34
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
35
1-year forecast
+0.3%

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
Lewisville Elementary, Lewisville High, Lewisville Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 52% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
82.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Carolawn, Inc. (3.6 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
64.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.8 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
242
Days with Moderate air quality
122
Highest AQI recorded (year)
134

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,400
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,626

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (38 mi)
National parks include
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Kings Mountain National Military Park, Cowpens National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Lancaster County-Mc Whirter Field (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
MUSC HEALTH CHESTER MEDICAL CENTER, MUSC HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER, REBOUND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
+102 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
22.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.5%
Median annual property tax
$894
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
38.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,310
Average weekly wage
$1,094
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
269

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

How it compares

ZIP 29729State medianUS median
Median home value$276,461$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$317,500$290,675$325,000
Median days on market80 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$894$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 29729?
$276,461.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 29729?
$317,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 29729?
Median days on market: 80 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 29729?
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 29729?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 29729 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 29729?
Risk to homes is higher than 52% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 29729?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 29729?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Carolawn, Inc., 3.6 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 29729?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 29729 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 29729?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 29729?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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