The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 29824 sells for about $286,566, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 82 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $741 a month.
ZIP 29824 — Edgefield
The housing market in 29824 is experiencing steady price appreciation driven by limited inventory and consistent demand for rural residential properties. While days on market remain elevated compared to urban centers, the market is balanced with a healthy sale-to-list ratio. Growth remains modest, supported by local employment stability.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a rural or semi-rural lifestyle who are willing to commute to nearby regional employment centers for work.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 82 days on market with 5.4 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.4% · poverty 17.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 10.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 29824, Edgefield County SC
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Edgefield County are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving the area are part of the Edgefield County School District, which maintains a moderate performance rating compared to state averages.
The area is primarily at risk for severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with low to moderate flood risk in designated low-lying zones.
Economic growth is driven by local manufacturing and agricultural sectors, with steady residential development occurring near the town of Edgefield.
Property taxes are assessed by Edgefield County based on a 4% assessment ratio for owner-occupied primary residences and 6% for other properties, plus local school district millage rates.
Residents typically commute by car to employment hubs in North Augusta or Aiken, with average commute times exceeding 30 minutes.
The area features access to outdoor recreation at Sumter National Forest and local parks, with limited retail and dining options concentrated in the town center.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes, with limited multi-family options available.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, agriculture, and public sector employment within Edgefield County.
Transportation is almost exclusively reliant on private vehicles, with major access provided by state highways connecting to the Augusta metropolitan area.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and expansion of existing utility infrastructure to support growth.
The Edgefield County Assessor maintains property values through periodic reassessments to ensure tax equity across the county.
Parcels are subject to Edgefield County School District taxes and various local fire and emergency service district levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to wind and storm-related hazards common in South Carolina.
South Carolina is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property condition disclosure statement to buyers at the time of sale.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 29824 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Large federal forest area offering hiking, hunting, and outdoor recreation.
Historic district featuring local boutiques and restaurants.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.