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Kershaw, SC

Kershaw, SC.

Population: 11,116 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Kershaw, SC is $186,577 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $217,500 after a median 80.5 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, strongwind, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$186,577

Median home value

+0.7%

1-year change

80.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$186,577
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+2.5%
5-year appreciation
+1.5%
10-year appreciation
+62.6%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$198,643
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
$217,500
Median list price
$220,000
Median price per sqft
$149
1-year sale-price change
-4.4%
Median days on market
80.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
26
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
21
1-year forecast
+0.5%
New listings (monthly)
6

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)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Kershaw 01, Lancaster 01
Schools include
North Central Middle, North Central High, North Central Elementary, Kershaw Elementary, Andrew Jackson Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A14
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 49% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Brewer Gold Mine (10.3 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
63.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.1 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
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,351
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,127

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Congaree National Park (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Bermuda High Gliderport (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MUSC HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER, REBOUND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
+1,413 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
45.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.8%
Median annual property tax
$577
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
64.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
22,629
Average weekly wage
$1,200
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
997

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

How it compares

KershawState medianUS median
Median home value$186,577$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$217,500$290,675$325,000
Median days on market81 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$577$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 Kershaw, SC?
$186,577.
What is the median sale price in Kershaw, SC?
$217,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Kershaw, SC?
Median days on market: 80.5 days.
What is typical rent in Kershaw, 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 Kershaw, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Kershaw, SC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A14.
What is the wildfire risk in Kershaw, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 49% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kershaw, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kershaw, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Kershaw, SC?
6 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Kershaw, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Kershaw, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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