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Fairfax, South Carolina · ZIP 29827

Fairfax — ZIP 29827

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Fairfax (29827) scores 50/100 — Fair for South Carolina. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $91K.

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Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share43%
Property crime share57%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100
Avg math proficiency25%
Avg reading proficiency38%
Schools nearby3

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index95/100
Typical home value$91K

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

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Hampton, South CarolinaHamptonZIP 29911
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Allendale, South CarolinaAllendaleZIP 29810
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Hampton, South CarolinaHamptonZIP 29924
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Estill, South CarolinaEstillZIP 29918
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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$91K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

136

Violent Crime

59

Property Crime

77

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Allendale 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
Allendale-Fairfax High09–12252
37%
65%
Allendale-Fairfax ElementaryPK–05407
22%
27%
Allendale-Fairfax Middle06–08196
15%
23%

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

3,792

Median Income

$41K

Homeownership

55%

Median Age

45.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 29827 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 29827 has a school score of 55/100. 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 29827 is approximately $91K. 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 29827 in Fairfax has an overall NeighborScore of 50/100. 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.