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Lancaster, SC

Lancaster, SC.

Population: 53,584 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lancaster, SC is $289,532 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $382,500 after a median 64 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,323/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, strong wind, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$289,532

Typical home value

+0.1%

1-year change

64

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$289,532
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+0.4%
5-year appreciation
+14.5%
10-year appreciation
+85.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2024)
$301,928
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
$382,500
Median list price
$380,000
Median price per sqft
$191
1-year sale-price change
+1.8%
Median days on market
64 days
Homes sold (recent period)
262
For-sale inventory
337
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
382
1-year forecast
+0.4%
Days to pending
86 days
New listings (monthly)
77

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,323/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$943/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$982/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,069/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,466/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,787/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
15
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
3
High schools
4
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.4 : 1
Schools include
Buford Middle, Discovery Charter of Lancaster, Brooklyn Springs Elementary, Buford Elementary, Clinton Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, strong wind, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
22
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 49% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Leonard Chemical Co., Inc. (12.4 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)

Annual precipitation
41.0 in
Annual snowfall
0.5 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
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,683
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,119

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (46 mi)
National parks include
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Kings Mountain National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Unity Aerodrome (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) (35 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
2
Hospitals include
MUSC HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER, REBOUND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 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)
+1,413 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1986
Housing built before 1970
27.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,207
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
72.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,085
Average weekly wage
$1,315
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,110

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

How it compares

LancasterState medianUS median
Typical home value$289,532$229,613$288,527
Median sale price$382,500$290,675$325,000
Median days on market64 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,323/mo$1,646/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,207$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 Lancaster, SC?
$289,532.
What is the median sale price in Lancaster, SC?
$382,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Lancaster, SC?
Median days on market: 64 days.
What is typical rent in Lancaster, SC?
Typical rent: $1,323/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lancaster, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Lancaster, SC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Lancaster, SC. 22 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 Lancaster, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 49% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lancaster, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lancaster, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lancaster, SC?
15 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Lancaster, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Lancaster, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Lancaster

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