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Alcolu, SC

Alcolu, SC.

Population: 2,339 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Alcolu, SC is $165,711 — down 6.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $170,000 after a median 5.5 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, lightning, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$165,711

Median home value

-6.1%

1-year change

5.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$165,711
1-year appreciation
-6.1%
3-year appreciation
-7.7%
5-year appreciation
-10.9%
10-year appreciation
+38.5%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$200,964
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
$170,000
Median list price
$108,000
Median price per sqft
$77
1-year sale-price change
-43.3%
Median days on market
5.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
86.5%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
-2.4%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$710/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$760/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$950/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,250/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,450/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
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Phoenix Charter High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, heatWave, iceStorm, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 76% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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
66.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,029
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,237

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Congaree National Park (33 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Pocotaligo Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Shaw Air Force Base (SSC) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
PRISMA HEALTH TUOMEY HOSPITAL, MCLEOD HEALTH CLARENDON
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)
+97 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
15.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.4%
Median annual property tax
$719
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
63.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,739
Average weekly wage
$692
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
87

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

How it compares

AlcoluState medianUS median
Median home value$165,711$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$170,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market6 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$719$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 Alcolu, SC?
$165,711.
What is the median sale price in Alcolu, SC?
$170,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Alcolu, SC?
Median days on market: 5.5 days.
What is typical rent in Alcolu, SC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $950/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Alcolu, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, heatWave, iceStorm, strongWind.
Is Alcolu, SC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Alcolu, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 76% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Alcolu, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Alcolu, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Alcolu, SC?
1 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Alcolu, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 2.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Alcolu, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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