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Nichols, SC

Nichols, SC.

Population: 4,845 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Nichols, SC is $190,138 — up 9.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $309,500 after a median 223 days on market. 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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$190,138

Typical home value

+9.3%

1-year change

223

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$190,138
1-year appreciation
+9.3%
3-year appreciation
+5.2%
5-year appreciation
+25.2%
10-year appreciation
+94.7%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$190,195
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
$309,500
Median list price
$340,450
Median price per sqft
$172
1-year sale-price change
+31.7%
Median days on market
223 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
+0.5%

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)

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 AE
NFIP flood claims on record
127
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)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
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
2.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,173
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,690

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Green Sea Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lumberton Regional Airport (LBT) (29 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
SCOTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 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
1982
Housing built before 1970
27.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.6%
Median annual property tax
$401
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
52.1%

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

NicholsState medianUS median
Typical home value$190,138$229,613$288,527
Median sale price$309,500$290,675$325,000
Median days on market223 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$401$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 Nichols, SC?
$190,138.
What is the median sale price in Nichols, SC?
$309,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Nichols, SC?
Median days on market: 223 days.
What is typical rent in Nichols, 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 Nichols, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, strong wind.
Is Nichols, SC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Nichols, SC. 127 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 Nichols, 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 Nichols, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Nichols, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Nichols, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 2.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Nichols, SC?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Nichols, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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