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Alvin, SC

Alvin, SC.

Population: 6,031 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Alvin, SC is $213,998 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $304,950 after a median 95 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$213,998

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

95

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$213,998
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+1.0%
5-year appreciation
+4.5%
10-year appreciation
+62.3%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$226,030
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
$304,950
Median list price
$209,000
Median price per sqft
$156
1-year sale-price change
-0.0%
Median days on market
95 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
94.1%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+0.8%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,130/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,170/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,300/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,620/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,960/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
Timberland High, St. Stephen Elementary, St. Stephen Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 81% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
48.5%
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
67.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
56.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.1 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
260
Days with Moderate air quality
11
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,299
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,484

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site (37 mi)
National parks include
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, Congaree National Park
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Flying Tails Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charleston International Airport (CHS) (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MCLEOD HEALTH CLARENDON, ROPER ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL-BERKELEY INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+2,916 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
14.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.7%
Median annual property tax
$785
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
47.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
54,926
Average weekly wage
$1,255
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,245

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

How it compares

AlvinState medianUS median
Median home value$213,998$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$304,950$290,675$325,000
Median days on market95 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$785$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 Alvin, SC?
$213,998.
What is the median sale price in Alvin, SC?
$304,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Alvin, SC?
Median days on market: 95 days.
What is typical rent in Alvin, SC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,300/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Alvin, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave.
Is Alvin, SC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Alvin, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 81% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Alvin, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Alvin, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Alvin, SC?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Alvin, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Alvin, SC?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Alvin, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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