Hester Heights, Florence, SC
Hester Heights — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Hester Heights, Florence, South Carolina. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SCREC) licensing database.
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Hester Heights Neighborhood Overview
Hester Heights, Florence, Alabama
Hester Heights is a residential neighborhood in Florence, primarily within the 35653 ZIP code. The area presents an affordable entry point into the Florence housing market, with a median home value of $107,400. This price point is supported by a solid homeownership rate of 72.4%, indicating a predominantly owner-occupied community. The typical home in Hester Heights offers a comfortable average size of 1,525 square feet.
The local housing market shows a clear distinction between owning and renting. While homeownership is the norm, the rental market offers significant affordability, with a median gross rent of $676 per month. This corresponds to a renter-occupied rate of 27.6%. The median household income in the neighborhood is $52,648, which aligns with the area's relatively low housing costs, suggesting a balanced cost of living for residents.
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Hester Heights Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $107K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $676/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $53K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.4% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.6% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 7.5% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Buyer's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35653 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Hester Heights, Florence
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SCREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18