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Wallace, SC

Wallace, SC.

Population: 1,910 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Wallace, SC is $77,636 — down 13.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $205,000 after a median 80 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$77,636

Median home value

-13.1%

1-year change

80

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$77,636
1-year appreciation
-13.1%
3-year appreciation
-39.6%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$152,169
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
$205,000
Median list price
$345,000
1-year sale-price change
+20.6%
Median days on market
80 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
-10.8%

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
Wallace Elementary/Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, hurricane, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 76% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Burlington Industries Cheraw (5.6 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
62.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.5 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
2.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,537
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,364

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Cheraw Municipal Airport/Lynch Bellinger Field (HCW) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SCOTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
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)
-76 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
32.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.8%
Median annual property tax
$393
Households with broadband internet
51.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,921
Average weekly wage
$976
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Administrative Services, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

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

How it compares

WallaceState medianUS median
Median home value$77,636$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$205,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market80 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$393$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 Wallace, SC?
$77,636.
What is the median sale price in Wallace, SC?
$205,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Wallace, SC?
Median days on market: 80 days.
What is typical rent in Wallace, 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 Wallace, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, hurricane, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Wallace, SC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Wallace, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 76% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wallace, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wallace, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wallace, SC?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Wallace, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 2.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Wallace, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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