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Monetta, SC

Monetta, SC.

Population: 1,621 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$133,176
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
-7.8%
5-year appreciation
-10.1%
10-year appreciation
+43.8%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$157,585
House Price Index
444.0 (+2.0% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+0.5%

Rents

2-bedroom fair-market rent (HUD reference)
$1,110/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,430/mo

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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, hail, heatWave

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.0 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
252

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Ninety Six National Historic Site (26 mi)
Nearest airport
Saluda County Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+1,250 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,006
Median annual property tax
$199
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
67.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
56,573
Average weekly wage
$1,180
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,471

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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