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SC area data

Elgin, SC

Elgin, SC.

Population: 31,372 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$302,349
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+5.8%
5-year appreciation
+26.8%
10-year appreciation
+71.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$302,349
House Price Index
444.0 (+2.0% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
60 days
New listings (monthly)
53

Rents

Typical rent
$1,831/mo
1-year rent change
+0.6%

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
6
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.7 in
Annual snowfall
1.2 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Congaree National Park (28 mi)
Nearest airport
Over the Hill Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base (MMT) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+768 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,005
Median annual property tax
$1,491
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
80.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,194
Average weekly wage
$884
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
368

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 →

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