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Wadmalaw Island, SC

Wadmalaw Island, SC.

Population: 2,703 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Wadmalaw Island, SC is $713,145 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.09M after a median 44 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 coastalflooding, hurricane, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$713,145

Median home value

+1.5%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$713,145
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+13.2%
5-year appreciation
+39.4%
10-year appreciation
+110.0%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$719,988
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
$1.09M
Median list price
$1.04M
Median price per sqft
$532
1-year sale-price change
-43.7%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
95.8%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+1.5%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,470/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,540/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,690/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,100/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,420/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
Edith L. Frierson Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, hurricane, earthquake, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 88% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Koppers Co., Inc. (Charleston Plant) (16.6 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
67.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
58.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
212
Days with Moderate air quality
153
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park (19 mi)
National parks include
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Hondarosa Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charleston International Airport (CHS) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
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)
+1,040 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
20.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,733
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
73.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
226,174
Average weekly wage
$1,226
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,426

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

How it compares

Wadmalaw IslandState medianUS median
Median home value$713,145$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$1.09M$290,675$325,000
Median days on market44 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,733$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 Wadmalaw Island, SC?
$713,145.
What is the median sale price in Wadmalaw Island, SC?
$1.09M.
How long do homes take to sell in Wadmalaw Island, SC?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in Wadmalaw Island, SC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,690/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wadmalaw Island, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, earthquake, iceStorm, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Wadmalaw Island, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 88% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wadmalaw 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 Wadmalaw Island, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wadmalaw Island, SC?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Wadmalaw Island, SC?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Wadmalaw Island, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Wadmalaw Island

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