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Bluffton, SC — ZIP 29910

Population: 53,019 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 29910 (Bluffton, SC) is $523,459 — up 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $205,000 after a median 105 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,060/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, coastalflooding, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$523,459

Median home value

+0.4%

1-year change

105

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$523,459
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
+3.8%
5-year appreciation
+37.4%
10-year appreciation
+86.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$523,459
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
$205,000
Median list price
$219,900
Median price per sqft
$215
1-year sale-price change
-6.4%
Median days on market
105 days
Homes sold (recent period)
33
For-sale inventory
434
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
56
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
86 days
New listings (monthly)
103

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,060/mo
1-year rent change
-0.2%
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
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Schools include
Michael C. Riley Elementary, Bluffton Elementary, H. E. McCracken Middle, Bluffton High, Red Cedar Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 83% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot (14.6 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
69.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
61.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,448
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,218

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Pulaski National Monument (13 mi)
National parks include
Fort Pulaski National Monument, Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Hilton Head Airport (HHH) (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hilton Head Airport (HHH) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
CANDLER HOSPITAL, SAVANNAH HEALTH SERVICES LLC DBA MEMORIAL HEALTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, BEAUFORT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,660 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,007
Housing built before 1970
1.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
81.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,533
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
87.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
60,612
Average weekly wage
$945
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,030

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

How it compares

ZIP 29910State medianUS median
Median home value$523,459$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$205,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market105 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$2,060/mo$1,650/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,533$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 29910?
$523,459.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 29910?
$205,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 29910?
Median days on market: 105 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 29910?
Typical rent: $2,060/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 29910?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 29910 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 29910?
Risk to homes is higher than 83% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 29910?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 29910?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 29910?
9 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 29910 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 29910?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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