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Winnsboro, SC

Winnsboro, SC.

Population: 11,730 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Winnsboro, SC is $172,862 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $320,000 after a median 74 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,115/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with ice storm, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$172,862

Typical home value

+3.1%

1-year change

74

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$172,862
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
-3.9%
5-year appreciation
-9.3%
10-year appreciation
+25.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2022)
$199,063
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
$320,000
Median list price
$279,000
Median price per sqft
$192
1-year sale-price change
+60.1%
Median days on market
74 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
46
Sale-to-list ratio
92.8%
Active listings
43
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,115/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$992/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,126/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,226/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,546/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,754/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
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Fairfield 01, Charter Institute at Erskine
Schools include
Kelly Miller Elementary, Fairfield Middle, Fairfield Career and Technology Center, Fairfield Central High, Fairfield Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 58% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
88.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Carolawn, Inc. (22.1 mi)
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
73.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.1 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Congaree National Park (45 mi)
National parks include
Congaree National Park, Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Kings Mountain National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Fairfield County Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport (CUB) (29 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
17
Hospitals include
ATRIUM HEALTH UNION, PIEDMONT MEDICAL CENTER, PRISMA HEALTH RICHLAND HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+28 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
30.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.6%
Median annual property tax
$770
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
62.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,174
Average weekly wage
$1,187
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
74

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

How it compares

WinnsboroState medianUS median
Typical home value$172,862$229,613$288,527
Median sale price$320,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market74 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,115/mo$1,646/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$770$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 Winnsboro, SC?
$172,862.
What is the median sale price in Winnsboro, SC?
$320,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Winnsboro, SC?
Median days on market: 74 days.
What is typical rent in Winnsboro, SC?
Typical rent: $1,115/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Winnsboro, SC?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Winnsboro, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 58% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Winnsboro, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Winnsboro, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Winnsboro, SC?
7 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Winnsboro, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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