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Fair play, SC

Fair play, SC.

Population: 2,751 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fair play, SC is $346,242 — down 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $600,000 after a median 29.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$346,242

Median home value

-0.8%

1-year change

29.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$346,242
1-year appreciation
-0.8%
3-year appreciation
+7.8%
5-year appreciation
+25.9%
10-year appreciation
+96.1%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$350,858
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
$600,000
Median list price
$625,000
Median price per sqft
$285
1-year sale-price change
-10.4%
Median days on market
29.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
33
Sale-to-list ratio
94.7%
Active listings
23
1-year forecast
+2.4%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, hail, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 67% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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)

Annual precipitation
52.3 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
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,850
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,582

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
STOL-It Farm Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Anderson Regional Airport (AND) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, PRISMA HEALTH OCONEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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)
+475 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,998
Housing built before 1970
9.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
46.9%
Median annual property tax
$859
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
48.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,340
Average weekly wage
$1,068
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
608

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

How it compares

Fair playState medianUS median
Median home value$346,242$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$600,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market30 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$859$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 Fair play, SC?
$346,242.
What is the median sale price in Fair play, SC?
$600,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Fair play, SC?
Median days on market: 29.5 days.
What is typical rent in Fair play, SC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,293/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fair play, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, hail, inlandFlooding.
Is Fair play, SC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Fair play, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 67% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fair play, SC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fair play, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Fair play, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Fair play, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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