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Hemingway, SC

Hemingway, SC.

Population: 8,681 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Hemingway, SC is $128,843 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $202,000 after a median 115 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, cold wave, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$128,843

Typical home value

-0.6%

1-year change

115

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$128,843
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
-1.4%
5-year appreciation
+17.1%
10-year appreciation
+57.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2025)
$138,683
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
$202,000
Median list price
$249,000
Median price per sqft
$132
1-year sale-price change
-12.2%
Median days on market
115 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
13
Sale-to-list ratio
93.7%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+0.9%
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$842/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$885/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,158/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,380/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,936/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
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
Georgetown 01, Williamsburg 01
Schools include
Pleasant Hill Elementary STREAM Academy, Carvers Bay Early College and Career High, Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy, Hemingway Career and Technology Center, Hemingway High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, cold wave, earthquake, ice storm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
27
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 80% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
87.9%
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
64.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.7 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,486
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,237

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Hemingway Stuckey Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) (26 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
9
Hospitals include
TIDELANDS GEORGETOWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CONWAY MEDICAL CENTER, LIGHTHOUSE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 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)
+2 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
24.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.1%
Median annual property tax
$604
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
42.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,759
Average weekly wage
$940
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
35

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

How it compares

HemingwayState medianUS median
Typical home value$128,843$229,613$288,527
Median sale price$202,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market115 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$604$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 Hemingway, SC?
$128,843.
What is the median sale price in Hemingway, SC?
$202,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Hemingway, SC?
Median days on market: 115 days.
What is typical rent in Hemingway, SC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,158/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hemingway, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, cold wave, earthquake, ice storm, lightning.
Is Hemingway, SC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Hemingway, SC. 27 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Hemingway, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 80% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hemingway, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hemingway, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hemingway, SC?
7 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Hemingway, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Hemingway, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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