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Central, SC

Central, SC.

Population: 15,982 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Central, SC is $301,475 — up 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $200,000 after a median 24 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,281/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$301,475

Median home value

+0.4%

1-year change

24

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$301,475
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
+11.7%
5-year appreciation
+38.8%
10-year appreciation
+107.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$301,475
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
$200,000
Median list price
$220,000
Median price per sqft
$129
1-year sale-price change
-48.7%
Median days on market
24 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
57
Sale-to-list ratio
92.0%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
14

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,281/mo
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
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Central Academy of the Arts, R. C. Edwards Middle, D. W. Daniel High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sangamo Weston, Inc./Twelve-Mile Creek/Lake Hartwell PCB Contamination (11.6 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
62.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.6 in
Annual snowfall
2.2 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,058
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,042
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,905

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (42 mi)
National parks include
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Blue Ridge Parkway
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Davis Field (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Anderson Regional Airport (AND) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
PRISMA HEALTH OCONEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CANNON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ANMED HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+577 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
18.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.7%
Median annual property tax
$852
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
71.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
28,122
Average weekly wage
$859
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,083

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

How it compares

CentralState medianUS median
Median home value$301,475$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$200,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market24 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,281/mo$1,650/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$852$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 Central, SC?
$301,475.
What is the median sale price in Central, SC?
$200,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Central, SC?
Median days on market: 24 days.
What is typical rent in Central, SC?
Typical rent: $1,281/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Central, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is Central, SC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Central, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Central, SC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Central, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Central, SC?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Central, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 10.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Central, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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