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Salem, SC

Salem, SC.

Population: 6,016 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Salem, SC is $562,432 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $822,500 after a median 79 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$562,432

Typical home value

+3.1%

1-year change

79

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$562,432
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+8.9%
5-year appreciation
+34.9%
10-year appreciation
+121.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$562,432
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
$822,500
Median list price
$721,950
Median price per sqft
$270
1-year sale-price change
+51.2%
Median days on market
79 days
Homes sold (recent period)
52
For-sale inventory
95
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
80
1-year forecast
+3.0%
Days to pending
114 days
New listings (monthly)
15

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$650/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$683/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$894/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,090/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,204/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 Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, lightning, hail, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
4
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 67% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sangamo Weston, Inc./Twelve-Mile Creek/Lake Hartwell PCB Contamination (15.2 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
71.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.7 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
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,997
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,537

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (37 mi)
National parks include
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Hawks Nest Farm Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Anderson Regional Airport (AND) (35 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
22
Hospitals include
TY COBB REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, LLC, STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL, NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER HABERSHAM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (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)
+475 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1994
Housing built before 1970
9.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,708
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
66.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,693
Average weekly wage
$1,175
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
753

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

How it compares

SalemState medianUS median
Typical home value$562,432$229,613$288,527
Median sale price$822,500$290,675$325,000
Median days on market79 days80 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,708$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 Salem, SC?
$562,432.
What is the median sale price in Salem, SC?
$822,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Salem, SC?
Median days on market: 79 days.
What is typical rent in Salem, SC?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $894/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Salem, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, lightning, hail, inland flooding.
Is Salem, SC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Salem, SC. 4 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 Salem, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 67% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Salem, SC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Salem, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Salem, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Salem, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Salem

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