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Lake wylie, SC

Lake wylie, SC.

Population: 40,595 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lake wylie, SC is $421,438 — down 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $309,990 after a median 141 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,063/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$421,438

Median home value

-0.3%

1-year change

141

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$421,438
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
+3.4%
5-year appreciation
+25.1%
10-year appreciation
+88.3%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$428,161
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
$309,990
Median list price
$314,995
Median price per sqft
$176
1-year sale-price change
-6.2%
Median days on market
141 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
298
Sale-to-list ratio
100.2%
Active listings
39
1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
83 days
New listings (monthly)
72

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,063/mo
1-year rent change
+2.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,400/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,470/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,610/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,980/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,520/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
10
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Griggs Road Elementary, Crowders Creek Elementary, Oakridge Middle, Bethany Elementary, Bethel Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · 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 45% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hemphill Road TCE (6.6 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
63.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.4 in
Annual snowfall
0.2 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
213
Days with Moderate air quality
149
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
31,146
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
30,361

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (9 mi)
National parks include
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Kings Mountain National Military Park, Cowpens National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Rizzy Ridge Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
CAROMONT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ATRIUM HEALTH PINEVILLE, CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER/BEHAV HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+1,514 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,003
Housing built before 1970
10.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
55.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,567
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
79.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
90,741
Average weekly wage
$1,134
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,252

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

How it compares

Lake wylieState medianUS median
Median home value$421,438$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$309,990$290,675$325,000
Median days on market141 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$2,063/mo$1,650/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,567$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 Lake wylie, SC?
$421,438.
What is the median sale price in Lake wylie, SC?
$309,990.
How long do homes take to sell in Lake wylie, SC?
Median days on market: 141 days.
What is typical rent in Lake wylie, SC?
Typical rent: $2,063/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lake wylie, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave.
Is Lake wylie, SC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Lake wylie, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 45% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lake wylie, SC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lake wylie, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lake wylie, SC?
10 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lake wylie, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lake wylie, SC?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lake wylie, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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