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Garnett, SC

Garnett, SC.

Population: 772 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$184,034
1-year appreciation
-13.4%
3-year appreciation
-27.5%
5-year appreciation
-26.4%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$274,571
House Price Index
444.0 (+2.0% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+0.3%

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%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
hurricane

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
49.2 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park (40 mi)
Nearest airport
Harpers Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+632 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Median annual property tax
$430
Households with broadband internet
37.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,711
Average weekly wage
$990
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,384

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

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

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