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Burton, SC

Burton, SC.

Population: 17,650 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Burton, SC is $424,563 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $477,858 after a median 71 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,795/month. 3 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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$424,563

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

71

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$424,563
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+11.3%
5-year appreciation
+42.8%
10-year appreciation
+104.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$424,563
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
$477,858
Median list price
$475,000
Median price per sqft
$271
1-year sale-price change
+2.5%
Median days on market
71 days
Homes sold (recent period)
96
For-sale inventory
165
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
127
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
109 days
New listings (monthly)
33

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,795/mo
1-year rent change
-3.2%
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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Beaufort Elementary, Mossy Oaks Elementary, Beaufort Middle

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
AE
Flood risk level
High
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
1
Nearest Superfund site
Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot (1.7 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
50.0 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
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,170
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,024

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park (4 mi)
National parks include
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, Fort Pulaski National Monument, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Beaufort Executive Airport (BFT) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hilton Head Airport (HHH) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
BEAUFORT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, NH Beaufort
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 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
1,984
Housing built before 1970
29.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,886
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
81.0%

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

BurtonState medianUS median
Median home value$424,563$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$477,858$290,675$325,000
Median days on market71 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,795/mo$1,650/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,886$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 Burton, SC?
$424,563.
What is the median sale price in Burton, SC?
$477,858.
How long do homes take to sell in Burton, SC?
Median days on market: 71 days.
What is typical rent in Burton, SC?
Typical rent: $1,795/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Burton, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind.
Is Burton, SC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Burton, SC?
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 Burton, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Burton, SC?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot, 1.7 mi.
How many schools serve Burton, SC?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Burton, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Burton, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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