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Loris, SC

Loris, SC.

Population: 17,788 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Loris, SC is $256,350 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $281,500 after a median 86 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, coastal flooding, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$256,350

Typical home value

+1.8%

1-year change

86

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$256,350
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+2.4%
5-year appreciation
+30.3%
10-year appreciation
+102.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2024)
$261,980
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
$281,500
Median list price
$298,495
Median price per sqft
$177
1-year sale-price change
+4.3%
Median days on market
86 days
Homes sold (recent period)
144
For-sale inventory
82
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
168
1-year forecast
+1.3%
New listings (monthly)
17

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,155/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,258/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,504/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,823/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,981/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.1 : 1
Schools include
Daisy Elementary, Loris Elementary, Loris Middle, Loris High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
81
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 63% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.6%
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)

Annual precipitation
52.8 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)
39
Days with Good air quality
268
Days with Moderate air quality
54
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
170

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,376
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,343

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Moores Creek National Battlefield (54 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Twin City Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Grand Strand Airport (CRE) (19 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
MCLEOD LORIS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+7,033 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1995
Housing built before 1970
12.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.7%
Median annual property tax
$664
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
60.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
125,415
Average weekly wage
$920
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
6,511

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

How it compares

LorisState medianUS median
Typical home value$256,350$229,613$288,527
Median sale price$281,500$290,675$325,000
Median days on market86 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$664$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 Loris, SC?
$256,350.
What is the median sale price in Loris, SC?
$281,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Loris, SC?
Median days on market: 86 days.
What is typical rent in Loris, SC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,504/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Loris, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, strong wind.
Is Loris, SC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Loris, SC. 81 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 Loris, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 63% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Loris, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Loris, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Loris, SC?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Loris, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Loris, SC?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Loris, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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