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Cheraw, SC

Cheraw, SC.

Population: 13,206 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$161,258
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
-5.1%
5-year appreciation
+10.6%
10-year appreciation
+45.9%
All-time peak (2022-10)
$170,312
House Price Index
444.0 (+2.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
12

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, hurricane, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.5 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
242

Amenities

Nearest airport
Cheraw Municipal Airport/Lynch Bellinger Field (HCW) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+171 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Median annual property tax
$434
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
65.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,581
Average weekly wage
$916
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
135

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents