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Edgefield, SC — ZIP 29824

Population: 7,789 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 29824 (Edgefield, SC) is $224,254 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $234,900 after a median 80 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$224,254

Median home value

+1.2%

1-year change

80

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$224,254
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+7.5%
5-year appreciation
+22.6%
10-year appreciation
+79.4%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$226,277
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
$234,900
Median list price
$214,900
Median price per sqft
$169
1-year sale-price change
-7.5%
Median days on market
80 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
22
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+1.3%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$850/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$900/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,020/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,300/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,570/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
W. E. Parker Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A14
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 61% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
88.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Barite Hill/Nevada Goldfields (18 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
47.5 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)
44
Days with Good air quality
217
Days with Moderate air quality
148
Highest AQI recorded (year)
96

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,947
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,374

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ninety Six National Historic Site (22 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Edgefield County Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Daniel Field (DNL) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
AIKEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 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)
+302 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
26.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.2%
Median annual property tax
$755
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
50.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,407
Average weekly wage
$903
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
177

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

How it compares

ZIP 29824State medianUS median
Median home value$224,254$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$234,900$290,675$325,000
Median days on market80 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$755$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 29824?
$224,254.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 29824?
$234,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 29824?
Median days on market: 80 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 29824?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,020/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 29824?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm.
Is ZIP 29824 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A14.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 29824?
Risk to homes is higher than 61% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 29824?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 29824?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 29824?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 29824 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 29824?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 29824?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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