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Winnsboro, SC

Winnsboro, SC.

Population: 11,730 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Winnsboro, SC is $162,189 — up 1.9% over the past year. Typical rent runs $925/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$162,189

Median home value

+1.9%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$162,189
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
-5.3%
5-year appreciation
-9.0%
10-year appreciation
+25.5%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$188,249
House Price Index (state)
444.0 (+2.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
43
1-year forecast
+1.1%
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

Typical rent
$925/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
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Fairfield 01, Charter Institute at Erskine
Schools include
Kelly Miller Elementary, Fairfield Middle, Fairfield Career and Technology Center, Fairfield Central High, Fairfield Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 58% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
88.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Carolawn, Inc. (22.1 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)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.4 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Congaree National Park (45 mi)
National parks include
Congaree National Park, Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Kings Mountain National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Fairfield County Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport (CUB) (29 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
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)
+28 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
30.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.6%
Median annual property tax
$770
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
62.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,668
Average weekly wage
$1,225
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
91

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

How it compares

WinnsboroState medianUS median
Median home value$162,189$229,480$289,727
Typical rent$925/mo$1,650/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$770$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 Winnsboro, SC?
$162,189.
What is typical rent in Winnsboro, SC?
Typical rent: $925/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Winnsboro, SC?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Winnsboro, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 58% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Winnsboro, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Winnsboro, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Winnsboro, SC?
7 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Winnsboro, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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