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Anderson, SC

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Anderson.

Population: 87,992 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Anderson, SC is $243,224 — down 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $271,633 after a median 68 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,262/month. 21 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, cold wave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$243,224

Typical home value

-0.3%

1-year change

68

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$243,224
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
+4.4%
5-year appreciation
+35.5%
10-year appreciation
+114.0%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$249,528
House Price Index (state)
453.0 (+2.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$271,633
Median list price
$276,583
Median price per sqft
$160
1-year sale-price change
-0.9%
Median days on market
68 days
Homes sold (recent period)
402
For-sale inventory
592
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
623
1-year forecast
+1.1%
Days to pending
68 days
New listings (monthly)
133

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,262/mo
1-year rent change
+3.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$972/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,012/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,444/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,704/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)
93.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
21
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
4
High schools
7
Charter schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Anderson 05, Limestone Charters Association, Anderson 03
Schools include
Concord Elementary, Nevitt Forest Elementary, Calhoun Academy of the Arts, T. L. Hanna High, McCants Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, cold wave, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
19
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 48% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.8%
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 (23.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (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
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.1 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
241
Days with Moderate air quality
23
Highest AQI recorded (year)
84

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,301
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,957

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Ninety Six National Historic Site (40 mi)
National parks include
Ninety Six National Historic Site, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Anderson Regional Airport (AND) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Anderson Regional Airport (AND) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
13
Hospitals include
ANMED HEALTH, TY COBB REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, LLC, ELBERT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.7 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,443 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1982
Housing built before 1970
31.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.3%
Median annual property tax
$911
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
66.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
60,194
Average weekly wage
$1,010
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,493

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

How it compares

AndersonState medianUS median
Typical home value$243,224$229,613$288,527
Median sale price$271,633$290,675$325,000
Median days on market68 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,262/mo$1,646/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$911$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 typical home value in Anderson, SC?
$243,224.
What is the median sale price in Anderson, SC?
$271,633.
How long do homes take to sell in Anderson, SC?
Median days on market: 68 days.
What is typical rent in Anderson, SC?
Typical rent: $1,262/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Anderson, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, cold wave, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
Is Anderson, SC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 19 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Anderson, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 48% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Anderson, SC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Anderson, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Anderson, SC?
21 schools (10 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Anderson, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Anderson, SC?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Anderson, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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