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Edisto Island, SC

Edisto Island, SC.

Population: 2,826 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Edisto Island, SC is $716,591 — down 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $788,000 after a median 118 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, hurricane, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$716,591

Typical home value

-1.2%

1-year change

118

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$716,591
1-year appreciation
-1.2%
3-year appreciation
+14.5%
5-year appreciation
+43.6%
10-year appreciation
+118.2%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2025)
$727,814
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
$788,000
Median list price
$968,900
Median price per sqft
$453
1-year sale-price change
-16.8%
Median days on market
118 days
Homes sold (recent period)
47
For-sale inventory
101
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
Active listings
80
1-year forecast
+1.1%
New listings (monthly)
15

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,661/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,884/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,336/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,687/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
6.8 : 1
Schools include
Jane Edwards Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, hurricane, earthquake, ice storm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · coastal flooding: Very High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
647
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 88% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Wamchem, Inc. (24.9 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
67.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
58.0°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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
222
Days with Moderate air quality
142
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
305
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
836

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park (23 mi)
National parks include
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Edisto Island Private Airstrip (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
MUSC MEDICAL CENTER, COLLETON MEDICAL CENTER, BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 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)
+1,040 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1991
Housing built before 1970
11.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,286
Households with broadband internet
63.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
232,587
Average weekly wage
$1,362
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,392

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

How it compares

Edisto IslandState medianUS median
Typical home value$716,591$229,613$288,527
Median sale price$788,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market118 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,286$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 Edisto Island, SC?
$716,591.
What is the median sale price in Edisto Island, SC?
$788,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Edisto Island, SC?
Median days on market: 118 days.
What is typical rent in Edisto Island, SC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,884/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Edisto Island, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, hurricane, earthquake, ice storm, lightning.
Is Edisto Island, SC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Edisto Island, SC. 647 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 Edisto Island, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 88% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Edisto Island, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Edisto Island, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Edisto Island, SC?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Edisto Island, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Edisto Island, SC?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Edisto Island, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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