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Ora, SC

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Ora.

Population: 33,139 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ora, SC is $201,580 — down 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $279,725 after a median 102 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,090/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$201,580

Median home value

-3.3%

1-year change

102

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$201,580
1-year appreciation
-3.3%
3-year appreciation
-19.9%
5-year appreciation
-11.8%
10-year appreciation
+26.8%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$268,104
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
$279,725
Median list price
$275,400
Median price per sqft
$151
1-year sale-price change
-0.3%
Median days on market
102 days
Homes sold (recent period)
49
For-sale inventory
95
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
70
1-year forecast
+0.4%
Days to pending
84 days
New listings (monthly)
30

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,090/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
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Ford Elementary, E. B. Morse Elementary, Laurens Elementary, Sanders Middle, Laurens 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, strongWind, 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 A14
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Beaunit Corp. (Circular Knit & Dye) (9.1 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
70.5°F
Average high
76.5°F
Average low
64.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.6 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
6.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,258
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,302

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Ninety Six National Historic Site (25 mi)
National parks include
Ninety Six National Historic Site, Cowpens National Battlefield, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
47
Nearest airport
Laurens County Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
172
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 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)
+388 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
23.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.7%
Median annual property tax
$646
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
68.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,804
Average weekly wage
$967
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
621

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

How it compares

OraState medianUS median
Median home value$201,580$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$279,725$290,675$325,000
Median days on market102 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,090/mo$1,650/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$646$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 Ora, SC?
$201,580.
What is the median sale price in Ora, SC?
$279,725.
How long do homes take to sell in Ora, SC?
Median days on market: 102 days.
What is typical rent in Ora, SC?
Typical rent: $1,090/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ora, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, strongWind, lightning, tornado.
Is Ora, SC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A14; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Ora, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 51% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ora, SC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ora, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ora, SC?
8 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Ora, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 6.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Ora, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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