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Elgin, South Carolina · ZIP 29045

Elgin — ZIP 29045

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Elgin (29045) scores 40/100 — Below Average for South Carolina. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $304K.

40OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share9%
Property crime share91%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index57/100
Avg math proficiency48%
Avg reading proficiency52%
Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100
Typical home value$304K
Median rent$1,876/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

$304K

Median Rent

$1,876/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,738

Violent Crime

392

Property Crime

1,346

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Kershaw 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
Catawba Trail ElementaryPK–05636
63%
62%
Bookman Road ElementaryPK–05535
62%
62%
Bridge Creek ElementaryPK–05564
54%
51%
Pontiac ElementaryPK–05880
43%
47%
Blaney ElementaryPK–05750
43%
43%
Leslie M. Stover Middle06–08662
24%
47%

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

28,896

Median Income

$87K

Homeownership

85%

Median Age

37.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 29045 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 29045 has a school score of 57/100. 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 29045 is approximately $304K. 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 29045 in Elgin has an overall NeighborScore of 40/100. 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.