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Greenwood, SC

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Greenwood.

Population: 54,177 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Greenwood, SC is $190,888 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $321,825 after a median 218 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,160/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, 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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$190,888

Median home value

-0.6%

1-year change

218

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$190,888
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
+0.1%
5-year appreciation
+17.3%
10-year appreciation
+62.9%
All-time peak (2024-07)
$196,244
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
$321,825
Median list price
$223,925
Median price per sqft
$182
1-year sale-price change
+14.2%
Median days on market
218 days
Homes sold (recent period)
31
For-sale inventory
243
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
47
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
70 days
New listings (monthly)
59

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,160/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
13
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Greenwood 50, Greenwood 80
Schools include
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary, Mathews Elementary, Woodfields Elementary, Emerald High, Westview Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Barite Hill/Nevada Goldfields (20.2 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
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.8 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
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,874
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,773

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Ninety Six National Historic Site (8 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Greenwood County Airport (GRD) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Anderson Regional Airport (AND) (37 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SELF REGIONAL HEALTHCARE, PRISMA HEALTH LAURENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, EDGEFIELD COUNTY HEALTHCARE AN AFFILIATE OF SELF R
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 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)
+121 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
37.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,056
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
73.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
20,489
Average weekly wage
$965
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
193

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

How it compares

GreenwoodState medianUS median
Median home value$190,888$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$321,825$290,675$325,000
Median days on market218 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,160/mo$1,650/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,056$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 Greenwood, SC?
$190,888.
What is the median sale price in Greenwood, SC?
$321,825.
How long do homes take to sell in Greenwood, SC?
Median days on market: 218 days.
What is typical rent in Greenwood, SC?
Typical rent: $1,160/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Greenwood, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, tornado.
Is Greenwood, SC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Greenwood, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Greenwood, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Greenwood, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Greenwood, SC?
13 schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Greenwood, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Greenwood, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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