The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 29810 sells for about $180,000, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are up +5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 67 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $646 a month.
ZIP 29810 — Allendale
The housing market in 29810 remains slow and stable, characterized by low inventory and modest price appreciation. Market activity is driven by local demand rather than speculative investment, with limited new construction keeping supply tight.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious buyers and local workers seeking affordable housing in a rural setting, rather than investors or commuters looking for high-growth urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 5.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 67 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
8% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 11.8% · poverty 33.2% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
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 8.7%/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 4.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 29810, Allendale County SC
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Allendale are significantly higher than the national average, with property and violent crime being primary concerns for the local jurisdiction.
Public schools in the Allendale County School District generally face significant challenges with low proficiency ratings and limited resources compared to state averages.
The area is subject to flood risks associated with the Savannah River basin and requires standard hazard insurance coverage for wind and storm events.
Economic momentum is limited, with the area relying on agricultural roots and small-scale local services; there is minimal large-scale industrial or corporate development currently reported.
Property taxes are assessed by Allendale County based on the fair market value of real estate, with millage rates set by local school districts and municipal authorities.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby employment hubs in Aiken or Barnwell via state highways.
Recreational opportunities are largely rural, featuring local parks and proximity to the Savannah River for outdoor activities.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and modest demand, with most properties being single-family homes rather than multi-family complexes.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture, public sector employment, and small-scale retail services.
Transportation infrastructure is limited to state and county road networks with no public transit systems available.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Allendale County Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing properties on a multi-year cycle.
Parcels are subject to Allendale County School District taxes and local municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the rural nature of the area and regional flood risk profiles.
South Carolina continues to see net positive domestic migration, though this is concentrated in urban and coastal corridors rather than rural counties like Allendale.
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, detailing known defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 29810.
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.
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space and community recreational facilities.
Serves as a regional natural landmark and outdoor recreation area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.