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Darlington, SC

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Darlington.

Population: 23,937 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Darlington, SC is $154,079 — up 14.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $224,444 after a median 64 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,275/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, heat wave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$154,079

Typical home value

+14.3%

1-year change

64

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$154,079
1-year appreciation
+14.3%
3-year appreciation
+9.3%
5-year appreciation
+21.1%
10-year appreciation
+54.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2026)
$154,269
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
$224,444
Median list price
$204,698
Median price per sqft
$152
1-year sale-price change
-0.3%
Median days on market
64 days
Homes sold (recent period)
44
For-sale inventory
66
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
122
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
13

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,275/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$868/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$874/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,093/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,302/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,523/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
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.0 : 1
Schools include
Darlington High, Darlington Middle, Mayo High For Math Science & Technology, Brockington Elementary, Pate Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, heat wave, hurricane, ice storm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
49
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 67% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Galey and Lord Plant (10.7 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
63.0°F
Average high
75.5°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.8 in
Annual snowfall
0.4 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)
40
Days with Good air quality
226
Days with Moderate air quality
28
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,285
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,289

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Graham Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Florence Regional Airport (FLO) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
8
Hospitals include
SCOTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MCLEOD MEDICAL CENTER - DILLON, CAROLINA PINES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+96 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
Housing built before 1970
25.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.6%
Median annual property tax
$600
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
51.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,367
Average weekly wage
$1,210
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
205

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

How it compares

DarlingtonState medianUS median
Typical home value$154,079$229,613$288,527
Median sale price$224,444$290,675$325,000
Median days on market64 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,275/mo$1,646/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$600$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 Darlington, SC?
$154,079.
What is the median sale price in Darlington, SC?
$224,444.
How long do homes take to sell in Darlington, SC?
Median days on market: 64 days.
What is typical rent in Darlington, SC?
Typical rent: $1,275/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Darlington, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, heat wave, hurricane, ice storm, lightning.
Is Darlington, SC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 49 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Darlington, 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 Darlington, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Darlington, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Darlington, SC?
8 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Darlington, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Darlington, SC?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Darlington, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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