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Bucksport, SC

Bucksport, SC.

Population: 28,451 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Bucksport, SC is $261,804 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $293,750 after a median 92 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,624/month. 3 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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$261,804

Typical home value

+0.5%

1-year change

92

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$261,804
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
-1.0%
5-year appreciation
+26.6%
10-year appreciation
+94.2%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2024)
$269,356
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
$293,750
Median list price
$296,960
Median price per sqft
$173
1-year sale-price change
+3.8%
Median days on market
92 days
Homes sold (recent period)
182
For-sale inventory
132
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
204
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
67 days
New listings (monthly)
30

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,624/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,155/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,258/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,504/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,823/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,981/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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.7 : 1
Schools include
Pee Dee Elementary, Whittemore Park Middle, Academy of Hope Charter

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 · tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
255
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 63% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
65.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
268
Days with Moderate air quality
54
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
170

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,325
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,380

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Conway Horry County Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, TIDELANDS GEORGETOWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CONWAY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+7,033 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2001
Housing built before 1970
11.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
51.9%
Median annual property tax
$794
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
74.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
125,415
Average weekly wage
$920
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
6,511

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

How it compares

BucksportState medianUS median
Typical home value$261,804$229,613$288,527
Median sale price$293,750$290,675$325,000
Median days on market92 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,624/mo$1,646/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$794$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 Bucksport, SC?
$261,804.
What is the median sale price in Bucksport, SC?
$293,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Bucksport, SC?
Median days on market: 92 days.
What is typical rent in Bucksport, SC?
Typical rent: $1,624/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bucksport, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, strong wind.
Is Bucksport, SC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Bucksport, SC. 255 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Bucksport, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 63% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bucksport, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bucksport, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bucksport, SC?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Bucksport, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bucksport, SC?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bucksport, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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