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Seneca, South Carolina · ZIP 29678

Seneca — ZIP 29678

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Seneca (29678) scores 74/100 — Good for Seneca. Safety: Lower 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 $261K.

74OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share24%
Property crime share76%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index67/100
Avg math proficiency45%
Avg reading proficiency54%
Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index47/100
Typical home value$261K
Median rent$1,435/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

$261K

Median Rent

$1,435/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 19 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,347

Violent Crime

223

Property Crime

1,124

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Oconee 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
Seneca High09–121,051
59%
85%
Ravenel ElementaryPK–05530
49%
48%
Northside ElementaryPK–05616
46%
57%
Seneca Middle06–08829
37%
44%
Blue Ridge ElementaryPK–05579
33%
36%

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

23,507

Median Income

$53K

Homeownership

63%

Median Age

38.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 29678 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 29678 has a school score of 67/100. 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 29678 is approximately $261K. 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 29678 in Seneca has an overall NeighborScore of 74/100. 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.