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Lancaster, South Carolina · ZIP 29720

Lancaster — ZIP 29720

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Lancaster (29720) scores 43/100 — 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 $297K.

43OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share22%
Property crime share78%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index63/100
Avg math proficiency42%
Avg reading proficiency46%
Schools nearby14

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100
Typical home value$297K
Median rent$1,318/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

$297K

Median Rent

$1,318/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 4 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,694

Violent Crime

329

Property Crime

1,365

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lancaster 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
Buford High09–12532
77%
82%
Buford ElementaryPK–05792
75%
66%
Van Wyck ElementaryPK–04820
74%
67%
Indian Land High09–121,905
60%
92%
Discovery Charter of LancasterKG–05146
55%
55%
North ElementaryPK–05645
54%
44%
McDonald Green ElementaryPK–05337
52%
32%
Buford Middle06–08374
39%
39%
Erwin ElementaryPK–05418
27%
22%
Lancaster High09–121,390
20%
69%
Brooklyn Springs ElementaryPK–05398
17%
12%
South Middle06–08439
12%
22%
Clinton ElementaryPK–05412
12%
12%
A. R. Rucker Middle06–08477
11%
24%

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

51,603

Median Income

$63K

Homeownership

80%

Median Age

42 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 29720 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 29720 has a school score of 63/100. 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 29720 is approximately $297K. 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 29720 in Lancaster has an overall NeighborScore of 43/100. 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.