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Piedmont, SC

Piedmont, SC.

Population: 30,461 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Piedmont, SC is $306,196 — up 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $339,900 after a median 107.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,520/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, 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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$306,196

Median home value

+2.7%

1-year change

107.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$306,196
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+7.3%
5-year appreciation
+30.7%
10-year appreciation
+89.4%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$307,104
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
$339,900
Median list price
$345,000
Median price per sqft
$158
1-year sale-price change
-1.5%
Median days on market
107.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
203
For-sale inventory
136
Sale-to-list ratio
99.3%
Active listings
260
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
51 days
New listings (monthly)
40

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,520/mo
1-year rent change
-1.8%
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
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Anderson 01, Greenville 01
Schools include
Spearman Elementary, Wren High, Wren Middle, Wren Elementary, Sue Cleveland 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, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 48% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
US Finishing/Cone Mills (11.7 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)

Annual precipitation
46.7 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
167
Days with Moderate air quality
196
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
38,360
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
31,415

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (38 mi)
National parks include
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Cowpens National Battlefield, Ninety Six National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Donaldson Field Airport (GDC) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
CANNON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ST FRANCIS-DOWNTOWN, ANMED HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+3,114 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
16.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,107
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
77.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
259,463
Average weekly wage
$1,175
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,993

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

How it compares

PiedmontState medianUS median
Median home value$306,196$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$339,900$290,675$325,000
Median days on market108 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,520/mo$1,650/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,107$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 Piedmont, SC?
$306,196.
What is the median sale price in Piedmont, SC?
$339,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Piedmont, SC?
Median days on market: 107.5 days.
What is typical rent in Piedmont, SC?
Typical rent: $1,520/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Piedmont, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is Piedmont, SC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Piedmont, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 48% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Piedmont, SC?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Piedmont, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Piedmont, SC?
8 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Piedmont, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Piedmont, SC?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Piedmont, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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