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West union, SC

West union, SC.

Population: 5,154 (Census ACS)

The median home value in West union, SC is $346,674 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $700,000 after a median 61 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$346,674

Median home value

+3.1%

1-year change

61

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$346,674
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+12.1%
5-year appreciation
+33.5%
10-year appreciation
+105.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$346,674
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
$700,000
Median list price
$499,500
Median price per sqft
$287
1-year sale-price change
+66.7%
Median days on market
61 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
48
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
40
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
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
Walhalla Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, hail, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 67% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sangamo Weston, Inc./Twelve-Mile Creek/Lake Hartwell PCB Contamination (18 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
72.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.0 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
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,484
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,425

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (46 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Hawks Nest Farm Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Anderson Regional Airport (AND) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, PRISMA HEALTH OCONEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CANNON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+475 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
17.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
42.1%
Median annual property tax
$952
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
55.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,340
Average weekly wage
$1,068
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
608

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

How it compares

West unionState medianUS median
Median home value$346,674$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$700,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market61 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$952$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 West union, SC?
$346,674.
What is the median sale price in West union, SC?
$700,000.
How long do homes take to sell in West union, SC?
Median days on market: 61 days.
What is typical rent in West union, 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 West union, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, hail, inlandFlooding.
Is West union, SC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in West union, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 67% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in West union, SC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near West union, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve West union, SC?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is West union, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in West union, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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