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Chapin, South Carolina · ZIP 29036

Chapin — ZIP 29036

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Chapin (29036) scores 80/100 — Good for South Carolina. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $446K.

80OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share9%
Property crime share91%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index79/100
Avg math proficiency61%
Avg reading proficiency75%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index33/100
Typical home value$446K
Median rent$2,331/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$446K

Median Rent

$2,331/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 6 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

5,264

Violent Crime

724

Property Crime

4,540

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lexington County, South Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Chapin High09–121,617
83%
95%
Lake Murray ElementaryKG–04753
77%
79%
Spring Hill High09–121,118
72%
96%
Chapin ElementaryPK–04767
63%
64%
Chapin Intermediate05–06985
58%
67%
Chapin Middle06–081,007
52%
63%
Piney Woods ElementaryPK–04511
47%
57%
Odyssey Online Learning09–12536
35%
77%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

26,720

Median Income

$114K

Homeownership

92%

Median Age

44.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 29036 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 29036 has a school score of 79/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 29036 is approximately $446K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 29036 in Chapin has an overall NeighborScore of 80/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.