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Catawba, SC

Catawba, SC.

Population: 3,060 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Catawba, SC is $323,600 — down 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $395,000 after a median 63 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$323,600

Median home value

-1.5%

1-year change

63

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$323,600
1-year appreciation
-1.5%
3-year appreciation
+1.3%
5-year appreciation
+18.5%
10-year appreciation
+89.8%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$335,377
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
$395,000
Median list price
$457,450
Median price per sqft
$213
1-year sale-price change
+1.9%
Median days on market
63 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
-0.1%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$970/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,000/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,120/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,400/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,740/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 45% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Leonard Chemical Co., Inc. (1.4 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
45.7 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)
47
Days with Good air quality
213
Days with Moderate air quality
149
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
36,046
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
31,482

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (34 mi)
National parks include
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Kings Mountain National Military Park, Cowpens National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Lancaster County-Mc Whirter Field (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
ATRIUM HEALTH UNION, NOVANT HEALTH BALLANTYNE MEDICAL CENTER, MUSC HEALTH CHESTER MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,514 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
10.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.4%
Median annual property tax
$979
Households with broadband internet
69.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
90,741
Average weekly wage
$1,134
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,252

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

How it compares

CatawbaState medianUS median
Median home value$323,600$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$395,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market63 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$979$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 Catawba, SC?
$323,600.
What is the median sale price in Catawba, SC?
$395,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Catawba, SC?
Median days on market: 63 days.
What is typical rent in Catawba, SC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,120/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Catawba, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave.
Is Catawba, SC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Catawba, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 45% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Catawba, SC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Catawba, SC?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Leonard Chemical Co., Inc., 1.4 mi.
Is Catawba, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Catawba, SC?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Catawba, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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