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Johnston, SC — ZIP 29832

Population: 5,074 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 29832 (Johnston, SC) is $158,027 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $339,900 after a median 56 days on market. 4 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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$158,027

Median home value

+0.5%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$158,027
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
-3.1%
5-year appreciation
+3.6%
10-year appreciation
+60.3%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$172,107
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
$339,900
Median list price
$325,000
Median price per sqft
$106
1-year sale-price change
+21.6%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
95.1%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+1.3%
New listings (monthly)
2

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
$1,560/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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle, Johnston Elementary, Strom Thurmond High, Strom Thurmond Career and Technology Center

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
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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
Clearwater Finishing (23.9 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
63.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.9 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
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,631
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,497

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ninety Six National Historic Site (24 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Saluda County Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Daniel Field (DNL) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
PIEDMONT AUGUSTA HOSPITAL, DOCTORS HOSPITAL, AUGUSTA VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.2 / 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)
+302 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
42.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.7%
Median annual property tax
$598
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
43.5%

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 29832State medianUS median
Median home value$158,027$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$339,900$290,675$325,000
Median days on market56 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$598$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 29832?
$158,027.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 29832?
$339,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 29832?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 29832?
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 29832?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm.
Is ZIP 29832 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 29832?
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 29832?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 29832?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 29832?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 29832 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 29832?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 29832?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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