Mount Hester, Florence, SC
Mount Hester — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Mount Hester, 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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Mount Hester Neighborhood Overview
Mount Hester, Florence, Alabama
Mount Hester is a residential neighborhood in Florence, primarily within the 35616 ZIP code. The area presents an accessible entry point into the Florence housing market, characterized by a strong majority of homeowners. With a homeownership rate of 70.9%, the neighborhood has a stable, established residential base, complemented by a renter-occupied rate of 29.1%.
The local real estate market offers significant value, with a median home value of $92,300 and homes averaging 1,650 square feet in size. For renters, the median gross rent is $771 per month. The median household income in Mount Hester is $46,992, which aligns with the area's affordable housing costs, suggesting a balanced cost of living for many residents.
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Mount Hester Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $92K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $771/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $47K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.9% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.1% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.7% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35616 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Mount Hester, 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