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Walterboro, South Carolina · ZIP 29488

Walterboro — ZIP 29488

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Walterboro (29488) scores 38/100 — Below Average for South Carolina. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $216K.

38OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share17%
Property crime share83%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index52/100
Avg math proficiency17%
Avg reading proficiency35%
Schools nearby6

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index55/100
Typical home value$216K

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

$216K

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

996

Violent Crime

277

Property Crime

719

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Colleton 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
Colleton County High09–121,352
30%
77%
Forest Hills Elementary01–05472
21%
28%
Northside Elementary01–05428
14%
25%
Hendersonville ElementaryPK–05324
12%
22%
Colleton County Middle06–08931
10%
25%
Black Street Early Childhood CenterPK–KG358Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

22,367

Median Income

$50K

Homeownership

67%

Median Age

38.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 29488 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 29488 has a school score of 52/100. 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 29488 is approximately $216K. 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 29488 in Walterboro has an overall NeighborScore of 38/100. 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.