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Ritter, SC

Ritter, SC.

Population: 22,538 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$216,762
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
+10.7%
5-year appreciation
+24.3%
10-year appreciation
+95.5%
All-time peak (2024-09)
$224,771
House Price Index
444.0 (+2.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
18

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
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
hurricane, coastalFlooding, earthquake, iceStorm, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.9 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park (36 mi)
Nearest airport
Lowcountry Regional Airport (RBW) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+116 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Median annual property tax
$888
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
73.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,228
Average weekly wage
$872
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
42

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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