The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 29130 sells for about $246,200, or $125 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 97 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 29130 — Ridgeway
The housing market in 29130 is characterized by stable demand for single-family homes, with a median price of $246,200. Inventory remains limited, contributing to a balanced market where homes spend an average of 97 days on the market. Growth is steady, supported by the area's appeal to commuters and those seeking rural space.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking a quieter, rural lifestyle within driving distance of Columbia, offering more land and lower density than urban centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 97 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 14.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 29130, Fairfield County SC
Crime rates in Ridgeway are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving the area are part of the Fairfield County School District, which maintains a moderate rating profile with a focus on community-based education.
The area is subject to standard regional flood risks and occasional severe weather events; property insurance premiums are consistent with rural South Carolina averages.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Columbia metropolitan area, with local development focused on residential expansion and small-scale commercial growth.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (South Carolina) — Property Tax Assessment Ratio: Property tax is calculated by multiplying the fair market value by an assessment ratio, then applying the local millage rate. The assessment ratio is 4% for owner-occupied legal residences and 6% for other real property.
Commuters primarily rely on US-21 and I-77 for access to the Columbia employment core, with average commute times reflecting a rural-to-urban transit pattern.
Local amenities include access to Lake Wateree for water sports, nearby state parks for hiking, and small-town shopping districts in Ridgeway.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family detached homes, with limited multi-family options available.
The local economy is supported by manufacturing, agriculture, and public sector employment, with significant influence from the nearby Columbia labor market.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with I-77 serving as the main artery for regional connectivity.
Development planning is focused on maintaining rural character while accommodating modest residential growth along major corridors.
Fairfield County Assessor manages property valuations with periodic reassessment cycles as mandated by state law.
Parcels are subject to Fairfield County school taxes and local fire district assessments.
Property insurance market is stable, though premiums are influenced by regional wind and storm risk profiles.
South Carolina continues to see positive net domestic migration, driven by retirees and remote workers relocating from northern states.
South Carolina is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a Residential Property Condition Disclosure Statement to buyers, covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 29130.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Surge Adventure Park4.415.3 mi
- The South Carolina Railroad Museum4.611.7 mi
- Great Escape Ent. - Escape Room4.614.4 mi
- Carolina Adventure World4.212 mi
- Carolina Motorsports Park4.819.7 mi
- Blythewood High School Stadium4.59.7 mi
- The Windermere Club4.110.7 mi
- Racks Restaurant & Sports Bar4.315.7 mi
- Lake Wateree State Park4.77.5 mi
- The South Carolina Railroad Museum4.611.7 mi
- North Springs Park4.412.6 mi
- Goat Daddy's Farm and Animal Experience4.98.4 mi
- Blythewood Park4.59.2 mi
- Sesquicentennial State Park4.616.4 mi
- The South Carolina Railroad Museum4.611.7 mi
- Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site4.616.7 mi
- Camden Archives & Museum4.716.2 mi
- Lake Wateree State Park4.77.5 mi
- Doko Meadows Park4.79.2 mi
- North Springs Park4.412.6 mi
- Kershaw County: West Complex4.511.3 mi
- Blythewood Park4.59.2 mi
- Clearwater Cove Marina4.69.3 mi
- Wateree Marina4.59.7 mi
- Cobblestone Golf Club4.69.7 mi
- The Windermere Club4.110.7 mi
- Publix Super Market at Rice Creek Village4.511.9 mi
- Dollar General4.111.6 mi
- Dollar General411.5 mi
- Magnolia Pointe4.312.7 mi
- Columbia Metropolitan Airport4.429.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large reservoir offering boating, fishing, and recreational access.
Features preserved architecture and local small-town charm.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.