Blended score for ZIP 29742's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Very car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

3.2 / 20 -- Least walkable

Google Places amenity density

0 / 100

Restaurants & cafes0

Grocery stores0

Parks0

Schools0

Transit stops0

Pharmacies0

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary

2.95 mi away · Grades -1-6

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

4.0

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: Good (2025)

Enrollment: 387
Student:teacher ratio: 13.3:1
District: York 01

Middle

York Middle

7.5 mi away · Grades 7-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

4.0

Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating

Enrollment: 807
Student:teacher ratio: 14.7:1
District: York 01

High

York Comprehensive High

9.83 mi away · Grades 9-12

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.0

Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating

Enrollment: 1,472
Student:teacher ratio: 18.0:1
District: York 01

Commute from Chester

Real drive time from Chester's center to Downtown Charlotte.

53 min

typical drive time

48.8 mi

distance

58 min

with current traffic

Current Weather

Live conditions in Chester, from Chester Catawba Regional Airport.

81°F

Clear

Cities near 29742

Chester · all of Chester Rock Hill · 19.2 mi York · 22.1 mi Lancaster · 23.9 mi Tega Cay · 25.9 mi Fort Mill · 27.3 mi Indian Land · 27.6 mi

ZIP codes near 29742

29745 (York) · 11.9 mi 29732 (Rock Hill) · 17.2 mi 29710 (Clover) · 17.7 mi 29706 (Chester) · 17.8 mi 29730 (Rock Hill) · 19.7 mi 29708 (Fort Mill) · 22.6 mi 29715 (Fort Mill) · 25.5 mi 29707 (Indian Land) · 28.6 mi

ZIP 29742 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 29742 right now?+

There are currently 9 active listings in ZIP 29742, South Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 29742?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 29742 is $299,000. Homes are spending an average of 134 days on market.

Is ZIP 29742's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 29742 have fallen 27.8% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 29742?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 29742 are None.

What schools serve ZIP 29742?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 29742's center are Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary, York Middle, York Comprehensive High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 29742 walkable?+

ZIP 29742's center has a walkability score of 10 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from ZIP 29742?+

The typical drive from Chester's center to Downtown Charlotte is about 53 minutes (48.8 miles).

Listing data provided by Consolidated MLS (COLUMBIA), Canopy MLS (carolina), Greater Greenville MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 17 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.