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St helena island, SC

St helena island, SC.

Population: 10,606 (Census ACS)

The median home value in St helena island, SC is $600,535 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $460,000 after a median 172 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, coastalflooding, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$600,535

Median home value

+2.2%

1-year change

172

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$600,535
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+15.0%
5-year appreciation
+54.4%
10-year appreciation
+99.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$600,535
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
$460,000
Median list price
$482,000
Median price per sqft
$347
1-year sale-price change
+169.0%
Median days on market
172 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
189
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+3.0%
Days to pending
143 days
New listings (monthly)
34

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
St. Helena Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 83% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot (8.8 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)

Annual precipitation
50.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,188
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,214

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park (6 mi)
National parks include
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, Fort Pulaski National Monument, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Beaufort Executive Airport (BFT) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
BEAUFORT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, NH Beaufort, HILTON HEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,660 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
3.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,390
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
74.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
60,612
Average weekly wage
$945
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,030

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

How it compares

St helena islandState medianUS median
Median home value$600,535$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$460,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market172 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,390$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 St helena island, SC?
$600,535.
What is the median sale price in St helena island, SC?
$460,000.
How long do homes take to sell in St helena island, SC?
Median days on market: 172 days.
What is typical rent in St helena island, 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 St helena island, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind.
Is St helena island, SC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in St helena island, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 83% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in St helena island, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near St helena island, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve St helena island, SC?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is St helena island, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in St helena island, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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