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Pickens, SC

Pickens, SC.

Population: 18,666 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Pickens, SC is $282,628 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $345,000 after a median 61 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, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$282,628

Median home value

+3.0%

1-year change

61

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$282,628
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+14.2%
5-year appreciation
+40.0%
10-year appreciation
+123.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$282,628
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
$345,000
Median list price
$369,900
Median price per sqft
$190
1-year sale-price change
+13.1%
Median days on market
61 days
Homes sold (recent period)
47
For-sale inventory
75
Sale-to-list ratio
97.5%
Active listings
65
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
17

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
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Pickens 01, SC Public Charter School District
Schools include
Ambler Elementary, Hagood Elementary, Pickens Elementary, Pickens High, Pickens Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Sangamo Weston, Inc./Twelve-Mile Creek/Lake Hartwell PCB Contamination (2.8 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
61.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.5 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
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,955
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,934

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (28 mi)
National parks include
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Blue Ridge Parkway, Cowpens National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Oolenoy Valley Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CANNON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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)
+577 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
27.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.9%
Median annual property tax
$748
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
66.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
28,122
Average weekly wage
$859
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,083

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

How it compares

PickensState medianUS median
Median home value$282,628$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$345,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market61 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$748$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 Pickens, SC?
$282,628.
What is the median sale price in Pickens, SC?
$345,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Pickens, SC?
Median days on market: 61 days.
What is typical rent in Pickens, 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 Pickens, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is Pickens, SC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Pickens, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Pickens, SC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pickens, SC?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Sangamo Weston, Inc./Twelve-Mile Creek/Lake Hartwell PCB Contamination, 2.8 mi.
How many schools serve Pickens, SC?
6 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Pickens, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Pickens, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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