The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 29640 sells for about $322,000, or $159 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.67%), a market in balance. Homes take about 70 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,005 a month.
ZIP 29640 — Easley
The Fountain Inn housing market shows signs of stabilization with a median sale price of $322,000. While year-over-year prices have seen a slight decline, the market remains active with a 4.4-month supply of inventory. Demand is driven by its appeal to commuters and families looking for suburban living within the Greenville metropolitan area.
This area is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a balance between small-town community life and proximity to the Greenville employment hub.
Median prices moved down 0.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 70 days on market with 4.4 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
23% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.86% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 15.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
Fountain Inn city, South Carolina
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Greenville County School District, featuring modern facilities like the recently opened Fountain Inn High School.
Fountain Inn is experiencing steady growth as part of the Greenville-Anderson corridor, with new residential developments and infrastructure improvements supporting its expansion.
Property taxes are assessed by the county based on millage rates; exemptions exist for owner-occupied primary residences.
Residents are primarily car-dependent, with access to I-385 providing a direct commute route to downtown Greenville.
The area features several local parks including Woodside Park and PD Terry City Park, with access to the Swamp Rabbit Trail extension.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from commuters and families, with limited inventory in the historic downtown core.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing and service industries within the broader Greenville-Anderson metropolitan area.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-385, facilitating regional transit.
Ongoing residential development is concentrated in the suburban fringes of the city.
The county appraisal district conducts annual assessments based on market value.
Parcels are subject to Greenville County School District taxes and local municipal levies.
Standard property insurance coverage is typical for the region, with premiums influenced by local hazard profiles.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and local market reports.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A major regional multi-use trail system with a trailhead located in Fountain Inn.
A local community park offering green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.