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Rock Hill, SC

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Rock Hill.

Population: 117,342 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Rock Hill, SC is $319,966 — down 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $351,243 after a median 53 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,486/month. 29 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$319,966

Typical home value

-1.9%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$319,966
1-year appreciation
-1.9%
3-year appreciation
+0.4%
5-year appreciation
+21.3%
10-year appreciation
+95.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Jan 2025)
$333,662
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
$351,243
Median list price
$332,450
Median price per sqft
$198
1-year sale-price change
+7.8%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
437
For-sale inventory
573
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
510
1-year forecast
+0.1%
Days to pending
60 days
New listings (monthly)
152

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,486/mo
1-year rent change
+1.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,574/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,785/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,179/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,773/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
29
Elementary schools
15
Middle schools
5
High schools
5
Charter schools
5
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
York 03, Charter Institute at Erskine, Limestone Charters Association
Schools include
Saluda Trail Middle, Central Child Development Center, South Pointe High, The Palmetto School, Ebenezer Avenue Elementary: Traditional Montessori Inquiry

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
49
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 45% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Rock Hill Chemical Co. (4.7 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
61.0°F
Average high
72.3°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.2 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
276
Days with Moderate air quality
85
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
41,201
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
35,226

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (15 mi)
National parks include
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Kings Mountain National Military Park, Cowpens National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Rock Hill - York County Airport (RKH) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) (19 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
14
Hospitals include
CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHEAST, ATRIUM HEALTH CLEVELAND, CAROMONT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
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)
+1,514 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1993
Housing built before 1970
19.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,369
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
78.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
92,018
Average weekly wage
$1,228
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,646

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

How it compares

Rock HillState medianUS median
Typical home value$319,966$229,613$288,527
Median sale price$351,243$290,675$325,000
Median days on market53 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,486/mo$1,646/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,369$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 Rock Hill, SC?
$319,966.
What is the median sale price in Rock Hill, SC?
$351,243.
How long do homes take to sell in Rock Hill, SC?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in Rock Hill, SC?
Typical rent: $1,486/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rock Hill, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado, cold wave.
Is Rock Hill, SC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 49 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 Rock Hill, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 45% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rock Hill, SC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rock Hill, SC?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Rock Hill Chemical Co., 4.7 mi.
How many schools serve Rock Hill, SC?
29 schools (15 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Rock Hill, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 7.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Rock Hill, SC?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rock Hill, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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