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Saint george, SC

Saint george, SC.

Population: 7,176 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Saint george, SC is $211,058 — down 7.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $310,000 after a median 100 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$211,058

Median home value

-7.4%

1-year change

100

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$211,058
1-year appreciation
-7.4%
3-year appreciation
+2.9%
5-year appreciation
+19.4%
10-year appreciation
+71.7%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$233,865
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
$310,000
Median list price
$299,700
Median price per sqft
$167
1-year sale-price change
-13.5%
Median days on market
100 days
Homes sold (recent period)
23
For-sale inventory
41
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
33
1-year forecast
+1.3%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,130/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,170/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,300/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,620/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,960/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
St. George Middle, William Memorial Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 68% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
51.9%
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)

Annual precipitation
51.2 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,810
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,038

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Congaree National Park (45 mi)
National parks include
Congaree National Park, Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Saint George Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Orangeburg Municipal Airport (OGB) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ROPER ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL-BERKELEY INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,232 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
21.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.3%
Median annual property tax
$732
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
55.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
32,608
Average weekly wage
$984
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,192

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

How it compares

Saint georgeState medianUS median
Median home value$211,058$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$310,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market100 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$732$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 Saint george, SC?
$211,058.
What is the median sale price in Saint george, SC?
$310,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Saint george, SC?
Median days on market: 100 days.
What is typical rent in Saint george, SC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,300/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Saint george, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, earthquake.
Is Saint george, SC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Saint george, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 68% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Saint george, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Saint george, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Saint george, SC?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Saint george, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Saint george, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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