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Saluda, SC

Saluda, SC.

Population: 10,018 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$176,876
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+7.2%
5-year appreciation
+18.9%
10-year appreciation
+70.9%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$186,950
House Price Index
444.0 (+2.0% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+0.2%
New listings (monthly)
4

Rents

2-bedroom fair-market rent (HUD reference)
$1,020/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,300/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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
iceStorm

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.0 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ninety Six National Historic Site (16 mi)
Nearest airport
Saluda County Airport (7 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
+26 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Median annual property tax
$546
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
45.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,826
Average weekly wage
$866
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
52

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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