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Wando, SC

Wando, SC.

Population: 20,436 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Wando, SC is $957,660 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.04M after a median 78 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,188/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, 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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$957,660

Median home value

+1.1%

1-year change

78

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$957,660
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+18.7%
5-year appreciation
+57.6%
10-year appreciation
+119.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$957,660
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
$1.04M
Median list price
$949,950
Median price per sqft
$428
1-year sale-price change
+22.6%
Median days on market
78 days
Homes sold (recent period)
216
For-sale inventory
252
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
256
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
51

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,188/mo
1-year rent change
+4.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,960/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,050/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,250/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,800/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,230/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Daniel Island School, Philip Simmons Middle, Philip Simmons Elementary, Philip Simmons High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Very High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 81% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
48.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Macalloy Corporation (5.1 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
52.6 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)
36
Days with Good air quality
260
Days with Moderate air quality
11
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
45,621
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
33,045

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site (6 mi)
National parks include
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Charleston International Airport (CHS) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charleston International Airport (CHS) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL, TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER, ROPER HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.4 / 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)
+2,916 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,011
Housing built before 1970
1.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
89.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,625
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
79.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
54,926
Average weekly wage
$1,255
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,245

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

How it compares

WandoState medianUS median
Median home value$957,660$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$1.04M$290,675$325,000
Median days on market78 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$2,188/mo$1,650/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,625$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 Wando, SC?
$957,660.
What is the median sale price in Wando, SC?
$1.04M.
How long do homes take to sell in Wando, SC?
Median days on market: 78 days.
What is typical rent in Wando, SC?
Typical rent: $2,188/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wando, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave.
Is Wando, SC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Wando, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 81% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wando, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wando, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wando, SC?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Wando, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Wando, SC?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Wando, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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