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Gaffney, SC

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Gaffney.

Population: 41,410 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Gaffney, SC is $197,478 — down 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $230,375 after a median 61 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,094/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, coldwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$197,478

Median home value

-2.2%

1-year change

61

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$197,478
1-year appreciation
-2.2%
3-year appreciation
-6.5%
5-year appreciation
+2.2%
10-year appreciation
+47.3%
All-time peak (2023-06)
$212,615
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
$230,375
Median list price
$248,677
Median price per sqft
$154
1-year sale-price change
-1.9%
Median days on market
61 days
Homes sold (recent period)
46
For-sale inventory
146
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
71
1-year forecast
-2.6%
Days to pending
60 days
New listings (monthly)
34

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,094/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
12
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Cherokee 01, Charter Institute at Erskine
Schools include
Corinth Elementary, Draytonville Elementary, John E. Ewing Middle, Gaffney Middle, Cherokee Charter School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado
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 (varies by location)
includes B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 48% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
80.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Medley Farm Drum Dump (4.7 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)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.4 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
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,507
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,267

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
Cowpens National Battlefield (6 mi)
National parks include
Kings Mountain National Military Park, Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Cowpens National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
46
Nearest airport
La Dolce Terra Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
CHEROKEE MEDICAL CENTER, ATRIUM HEALTH CLEVELAND, SPARTANBURG MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.5 / 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)
+186 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
26.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.4%
Median annual property tax
$669
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
65.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,700
Average weekly wage
$853
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
203

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

How it compares

GaffneyState medianUS median
Median home value$197,478$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$230,375$290,675$325,000
Median days on market61 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,094/mo$1,650/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$669$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 Gaffney, SC?
$197,478.
What is the median sale price in Gaffney, SC?
$230,375.
How long do homes take to sell in Gaffney, SC?
Median days on market: 61 days.
What is typical rent in Gaffney, SC?
Typical rent: $1,094/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Gaffney, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Gaffney, SC in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone B; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Gaffney, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 48% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Gaffney, SC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gaffney, SC?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Medley Farm Drum Dump, 4.7 mi.
How many schools serve Gaffney, SC?
12 schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Gaffney, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Gaffney, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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