Question 1

Is 29730 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 29730 in Rock Hill has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Rock Hill city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 29730 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 29730?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 29730 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 29730. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 29730 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Rock Hill. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 29730?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 29730 is approximately $292K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 29730 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 29730 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 29730 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 29730 has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100, placing it in the moderate range for Rock Hill. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 66/100, 29730 scores similarly to the middle tier of Rock Hill neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Rock Hill — ZIP 29730

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Saluda Trail Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Central Child Development Center	PK–PK	—	—	—
South Pointe High	09–12	—	—	—
The Palmetto School	PK–08	—	—	—
Ebenezer Avenue Elementary: Traditional Montessori Inquiry	PK–05	—	—	—
Lesslie Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Northside Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Oakdale Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies	PK–05	—	—	—
Independence Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Castle Heights Middle	06–08	—	—	—
W. C. Sullivan Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Rock Hill High	09–12	—	—	—
Mount Holly Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion	KG–05	—	—	—
Legion Collegiate Academy	09–12	—	—	—