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Lamar, SC

Lamar, SC.

Population: 4,647 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lamar, SC is $144,980 — up 9.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $179,900 after a median 52.5 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, heatwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$144,980

Median home value

+9.3%

1-year change

52.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$144,980
1-year appreciation
+9.3%
3-year appreciation
-3.5%
5-year appreciation
+12.3%
10-year appreciation
+49.0%
All-time peak (2023-05)
$151,529
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
$179,900
Median list price
$312,400
Median price per sqft
$105
1-year sale-price change
-17.5%
Median days on market
52.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
10
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+2.9%
New listings (monthly)
3

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Lamar High, Spaulding Middle, Lamar-Spaulding Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, heatWave, hurricane, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 67% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
238
Days with Moderate air quality
33
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,578
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,870

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Congaree National Park (46 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Lamar Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Florence Regional Airport (FLO) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+96 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
21.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.7%
Median annual property tax
$499
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
60.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,069
Average weekly wage
$1,111
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
164

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

How it compares

LamarState medianUS median
Median home value$144,980$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$179,900$290,675$325,000
Median days on market53 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$499$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 Lamar, SC?
$144,980.
What is the median sale price in Lamar, SC?
$179,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Lamar, SC?
Median days on market: 52.5 days.
What is typical rent in Lamar, 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 Lamar, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, heatWave, hurricane, iceStorm, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Lamar, 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 Lamar, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lamar, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lamar, SC?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lamar, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lamar, SC?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lamar, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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