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Bluffton, SC

Bluffton, SC.

Population: 53,019 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Bluffton, SC is $523,700 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $570,000 after a median 56 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,051/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, coastal flooding, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$523,700

Typical home value

+0.7%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$523,700
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+3.3%
5-year appreciation
+35.2%
10-year appreciation
+85.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$523,700
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
$570,000
Median list price
$622,500
Median price per sqft
$259
1-year sale-price change
+1.3%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
389
For-sale inventory
413
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
372
1-year forecast
+1.1%
Days to pending
83 days
New listings (monthly)
93

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,051/mo
1-year rent change
-0.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,772/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,844/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,010/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,395/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,880/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
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.8 : 1
Schools include
Michael C. Riley Elementary, Bluffton Elementary, H. E. McCracken Middle, Bluffton High, Red Cedar Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
204
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 83% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot (14.6 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
69.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
61.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.9 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,448
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,218

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Pulaski National Monument (13 mi)
National parks include
Fort Pulaski National Monument, Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Hilton Head Airport (HHH) (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hilton Head Airport (HHH) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
CANDLER HOSPITAL, SAVANNAH HEALTH SERVICES LLC DBA MEMORIAL HEALTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL - SAVANNAH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 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)
+1,660 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2007
Housing built before 1970
1.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
81.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,533
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
87.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
61,405
Average weekly wage
$1,052
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,219

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

How it compares

BlufftonState medianUS median
Typical home value$523,700$229,613$288,527
Median sale price$570,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market56 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$2,051/mo$1,646/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,533$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 Bluffton, SC?
$523,700.
What is the median sale price in Bluffton, SC?
$570,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Bluffton, SC?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in Bluffton, SC?
Typical rent: $2,051/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bluffton, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, strong wind.
Is Bluffton, SC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Bluffton, SC. 204 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Bluffton, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 83% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bluffton, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bluffton, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bluffton, SC?
9 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Bluffton, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Bluffton, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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