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Greenwood, SC

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Greenwood.

Population: 54,177 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Greenwood, SC is $189,029 — down 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $288,750 after a median 82 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,080/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$189,029

Typical home value

-0.4%

1-year change

82

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$189,029
1-year appreciation
-0.4%
3-year appreciation
+0.3%
5-year appreciation
+16.4%
10-year appreciation
+62.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2024)
$194,270
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
$288,750
Median list price
$281,495
Median price per sqft
$156
1-year sale-price change
-0.8%
Median days on market
82 days
Homes sold (recent period)
170
For-sale inventory
247
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
228
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
69 days
New listings (monthly)
57

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,080/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$643/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$747/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$885/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,106/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,285/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
14
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Greenwood 50, Greenwood 80, Charter Institute at Erskine
Schools include
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary, Mathews Elementary, Woodfields Elementary, Emerald High, Westview Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
42
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Barite Hill/Nevada Goldfields (20.2 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
63.5°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.6 in
Annual snowfall
0.6 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,874
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,773

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ninety Six National Historic Site (8 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Greenwood County Airport (GRD) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Anderson Regional Airport (AND) (37 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
7
Hospitals include
SELF REGIONAL HEALTHCARE, WILLS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ELBERT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 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)
+121 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
37.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,056
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
73.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
20,930
Average weekly wage
$1,038
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
310

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

How it compares

GreenwoodState medianUS median
Typical home value$189,029$229,613$288,527
Median sale price$288,750$290,675$325,000
Median days on market82 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,080/mo$1,646/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,056$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 Greenwood, SC?
$189,029.
What is the median sale price in Greenwood, SC?
$288,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Greenwood, SC?
Median days on market: 82 days.
What is typical rent in Greenwood, SC?
Typical rent: $1,080/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Greenwood, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, lightning, tornado.
Is Greenwood, SC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 42 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 Greenwood, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Greenwood, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Greenwood, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Greenwood, SC?
14 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Greenwood, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Greenwood, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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