The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 29742 sells for about $265,000, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 72 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,097 a month.
ZIP 29742 — McConnells
The housing market in 29742 is characterized by low inventory and steady, modest price appreciation. Demand remains driven by buyers seeking rural lifestyle options within commuting distance of the Charlotte metro area. Market conditions are stable, with limited turnover and a lack of new high-density development.
This ZIP is best suited for buyers seeking rural tranquility, larger lot sizes, and a lower cost of living compared to the nearby Charlotte suburbs, provided they are comfortable with a longer commute.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 72 days on market with 5.6 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
18% 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 3.0% · poverty 21.4% — 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 4.4%/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 29742, York 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 the Sharon area are generally lower than the national average, reflecting a quiet, rural character typical of western York County.
Schools serving the area are part of the York School District, which maintains a stable academic reputation focused on community-based education.
The area is primarily rural with low wildfire risk, though localized flood risks exist near creek beds and low-lying agricultural zones.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the growing Rock Hill and Charlotte metro corridors, though the immediate ZIP remains largely agricultural and residential.
Property taxes are assessed by York County based on a 4% assessment ratio for owner-occupied primary residences and 6% for other properties, plus local school district millage.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving 30-45 minutes to reach employment hubs in Rock Hill or the Charlotte metropolitan area.
Recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, including access to nearby Kings Mountain National Military Park and local community parks in Sharon.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting mostly of single-family homes; vacancy pressure is low due to the scarcity of multi-family inventory.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture and small-scale manufacturing, with many residents commuting to larger employers in the Rock Hill and Charlotte regions.
Public transit is not available; the area relies entirely on personal vehicle transportation via state highways.
Development is strictly controlled by rural zoning ordinances, limiting large-scale commercial or high-density residential projects.
The York County Assessor maintains a biennial reassessment cycle to ensure property values align with market trends.
Parcels are subject to York School District taxes and various fire protection district levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though homeowners should account for potential wind and hail coverage requirements in the region.
South Carolina continues to see positive net domestic migration, with York County serving as a primary destination for those leaving higher-cost urban centers.
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 at the time of contract.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 29742 profile.
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.
Historic site offering hiking trails and educational programs nearby.
Local community space for outdoor gatherings and recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.