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About homes in Fountain Inn

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Fountain Inn in Greenville County, not the metro, with a source for each.

2000Median year built1U.S. 1980
28%Built before 1980137% built since 2010
2000Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 2001
73%Detached single-family114% in 5+ unit buildings
75%Owner-occupied172% statewide
$275kMedian home value1South Carolina median $259k

The median home in the city of Fountain Inn was built in 2000, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the South Carolina median of 1992. That is newer than the Greenville County median of 1992.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Most of Fountain Inn's housing is recent: only 28% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 37% were built since 2010. The largest single share, 37%, dates from 2010 or later. That makes it an older stock than Greenville County as a whole (35% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 2010s onward most systems are still inside a manufacturer warranty, which is checked before any repair quote.

Owner-occupied and rented homes in Fountain Inn are of similar age: median build years 2000 and 2001.1 Housing in Fountain Inn is mostly detached single-family: 73% of units, with 14% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. Home ownership is the norm in Fountain Inn: 75% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, above the South Carolina share of 72%.1

The median owner-occupied home in Fountain Inn is valued at $275,300 (ACS), above the South Carolina median of $259,000. Within Greenville County the median is $299,000, so Fountain Inn sits below it.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have. The Greer station averages 54 nights a year at or below 32°F and 6 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles.

Summers bring about 48 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 50 inches a year, 14 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one. Snowfall averages about 4 inches a year.2,3

Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 3,019 heating and 1,720 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 Fountain Inn sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in Fountain Inn are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Fountain Inn housing units by year built
Before 19403.7%
1940-19595.7%
1960-197918.9%
1980-199921.6%
2000-200912.8%
2010 or later37.4%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Greer, 12.9 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Fountain Inn, SC?

Most home remodeling projects in Fountain Inn, SC land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Fountain Inn?

The median home in the city of Fountain Inn was built in 2000, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the South Carolina median of 1992. That is newer than the Greenville County median of 1992. Most of Fountain Inn's housing is recent: only 28% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 37% were built since 2010. The largest single share, 37%, dates from 2010 or later. That makes it an older stock than Greenville County as a whole (35% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Fountain Inn climate like for exterior work?

The Greer station averages 54 nights a year at or below 32°F and 6 at or below 20°F. Summers bring about 48 days a year at or above 90°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 50 inches a year, 14 days of it an inch or more. Snowfall averages about 4 inches a year. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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