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South Carolina Home Values and Rents
The median home value in South Carolina is $259,000, 33rd highest among states. Prices changed +2.4% in the year through Q2 2026.
- Typical home value
- $304,319
- 33rd of 51 states
- Median rent
- $1,180/mo
- ACS 2020-2024
- Price change, 1 year
- +2.4%
- 29th fastest of 51
- Homeownership
- 71.9%
- Owner-occupied homes
South Carolina home prices since 2000
FHFA purchase-only House Price Index, seasonally adjusted (1991 = 100)
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| Period | South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 450 |
| Q4 2025 | 444 |
| Q4 2024 | 435 |
| Q4 2023 | 414 |
| Q4 2022 | 381 |
| Q4 2021 | 340 |
| Q4 2020 | 281 |
| Q4 2019 | 255 |
| Q4 2018 | 241 |
| Q4 2017 | 226 |
| Q4 2016 | 213 |
| Q4 2015 | 203 |
| Q4 2014 | 190 |
| Q4 2013 | 181 |
| Q4 2012 | 172 |
Over five years, South Carolina home prices changed +45.4%, compared with +29.9% for the U.S.
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency ยท Last updated 07/01/2026
Home values by county
Zillow typical home value; price changes from FHFA annual county index
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| # | County | Typical value | Median rent | 1-year | 5-year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston County | $609,591 | $1,620 | +2.3% | +70.8% |
| 2 | Beaufort County | $552,182 | $1,653 | +4.1% | +73.9% |
| 3 | Jasper County | $403,389 | $1,328 | +11.5% | +68.4% |
| 4 | Georgetown County | $387,236 | $1,204 | +3.1% | +64.7% |
| 5 | York County | $383,056 | $1,387 | +2.5% | +63.1% |
| 6 | Lancaster County | $378,849 | $959 | +1.6% | +61.1% |
| 7 | Berkeley County | $378,292 | $1,654 | +2.0% | +56.5% |
| 8 | Dorchester County | $348,212 | $1,463 | +1.8% | +59.5% |
| 9 | Greenville County | $336,744 | $1,262 | +3.8% | +61.2% |
| 10 | Horry County | $319,809 | $1,255 | +4.0% | +64.5% |
| 11 | McCormick County | $316,274 | $696 | - | +67.8% |
| 12 | Pickens County | $307,321 | $972 | +2.0% | +58.9% |
| 13 | Oconee County | $287,580 | $881 | +6.5% | +67.3% |
| 14 | Anderson County | $287,369 | $989 | +3.6% | +63.9% |
| 15 | Edgefield County | $277,600 | $720 | +13.8% | +68.4% |
| 16 | Spartanburg County | $274,874 | $1,084 | +3.5% | +62.3% |
| 17 | Lexington County | $271,722 | $1,178 | +3.7% | +59.8% |
| 18 | Kershaw County | $259,885 | $971 | +2.9% | +56.3% |
| 19 | Colleton County | $251,954 | $949 | +4.6% | +74.0% |
| 20 | Aiken County | $243,437 | $1,062 | +7.5% | +61.3% |
| 21 | Richland County | $241,261 | $1,228 | +3.1% | +54.1% |
| 22 | Newberry County | $222,525 | $872 | +5.5% | +63.9% |
| 23 | Laurens County | $214,803 | $880 | +4.7% | +60.9% |
| 24 | Chester County | $211,424 | $853 | +3.1% | +67.5% |
| 25 | Abbeville County | $209,757 | $799 | +2.8% | +56.7% |
| 26 | Calhoun County | $209,607 | $1,052 | +5.3% | +53.8% |
| 27 | Saluda County | $207,445 | $851 | -3.5% | +68.6% |
| 28 | Florence County | $204,585 | $954 | +8.5% | +51.2% |
| 29 | Sumter County | $203,810 | $1,057 | +4.5% | +51.6% |
| 30 | Fairfield County | $194,708 | $938 | +9.8% | +56.2% |
| 31 | Cherokee County | $189,612 | $869 | +9.0% | +63.6% |
| 32 | Clarendon County | $187,053 | $763 | +8.3% | +67.8% |
| 33 | Chesterfield County | $185,129 | $762 | +19.4% | +72.0% |
| 34 | Greenwood County | $174,626 | $898 | +1.1% | +52.1% |
| 35 | Barnwell County | $172,893 | $740 | +13.4% | +57.3% |
| 36 | Darlington County | $170,906 | $896 | +3.5% | +41.1% |
| 37 | Orangeburg County | $162,517 | $841 | +2.7% | +53.9% |
| 38 | Hampton County | $159,212 | $843 | -2.5% | +58.3% |
| 39 | Dillon County | $156,722 | $679 | -4.7% | +43.2% |
| 40 | Marion County | $144,024 | $669 | +4.3% | +62.2% |
| 41 | Lee County | $131,864 | $823 | +12.2% | +52.3% |
| 42 | Union County | $131,794 | $804 | -1.8% | +60.9% |
| 43 | Williamsburg County | $128,370 | $765 | +0.1% | +48.9% |
| 44 | Bamberg County | $127,650 | $815 | +25.3% | +74.8% |
| 45 | Marlboro County | $123,044 | $689 | +6.6% | +53.6% |
| 46 | Allendale County | $75,324 | $662 | - | - |
Most expensive cities in South Carolina
Cities and towns with 10,000+ residents, by typical home value
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| # | City | Population | Typical value | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Pleasant | 93,993 | $871,681 | $2,159 |
| 2 | Hilton Head Island | 37,911 | $781,869 | $1,479 |
| 3 | Tega Cay | 13,615 | $593,548 | $1,408 |
| 4 | Charleston | 154,338 | $587,511 | $1,722 |
| 5 | Fort Mill | 30,775 | $519,103 | $1,503 |
| 6 | James Island | 12,198 | $508,600 | $1,695 |
| 7 | Bluffton | 33,157 | $498,273 | $2,256 |
| 8 | Lake Wylie | 16,006 | $485,600 | $1,710 |
| 9 | Five Forks | 18,656 | $452,200 | $2,178 |
| 10 | Hardeeville | 10,871 | $434,794 | $1,406 |
| 11 | Hanahan | 21,452 | $415,862 | $1,412 |
| 12 | Beaufort | 13,747 | $412,433 | $1,212 |
| 13 | Clemson | 18,072 | $410,902 | $1,007 |
| 14 | Murrells Inlet | 10,044 | $400,069 | $1,751 |
| 15 | North Myrtle Beach | 19,855 | $394,416 | $1,263 |
| 16 | Summerville | 51,654 | $379,971 | $1,526 |
| 17 | Simpsonville | 26,144 | $377,501 | $1,415 |
| 18 | Moncks Corner | 15,485 | $373,115 | $1,307 |
| 19 | Port Royal | 15,579 | $361,880 | $1,726 |
| 20 | Greer | 41,536 | $349,020 | $1,198 |
| 21 | Wade Hampton | 20,898 | $339,000 | $1,115 |
| 22 | Carolina Forest | 26,263 | $336,800 | $1,668 |
| 23 | Powdersville | 10,771 | $334,900 | $1,232 |
| 24 | Greenville | 72,935 | $328,460 | $1,312 |
| 25 | Goose Creek | 48,078 | $324,332 | $1,690 |
Most affordable cities in South Carolina
Cities and towns with 10,000+ residents, lowest home values first
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| # | City | Population | Typical value | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parker | 12,898 | $150,400 | $1,099 |
| 2 | St. Andrews | 19,868 | $161,300 | $1,088 |
| 3 | Dentsville | 15,209 | $163,700 | $1,250 |
| 4 | Orangeburg | 13,253 | $165,830 | $848 |
| 5 | Newberry | 10,790 | $168,812 | $831 |
| 6 | Gantt | 15,401 | $184,400 | $1,062 |
| 7 | Red Bank | 11,314 | $189,000 | $1,160 |
| 8 | Greenwood | 22,536 | $189,603 | $839 |
| 9 | Gaffney | 12,596 | $190,119 | $887 |
| 10 | Berea | 16,862 | $204,700 | $1,076 |
| 11 | Sumter | 43,053 | $205,992 | $1,076 |
| 12 | Seven Oaks | 15,921 | $208,400 | $1,246 |
| 13 | Cayce | 13,741 | $210,444 | $1,360 |
| 14 | Garden City | 11,591 | $217,400 | $1,472 |
| 15 | Florence | 40,408 | $224,906 | $992 |
Home sale prices by metro area
Zillow median sale price, Sep 2026. Metro areas can cross state lines.
| Metro area | Median price | 1 yr |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $543,661 | +7.8% |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $456,208 | +0.6% |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $378,500 | -3.0% |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $331,549 | +2.0% |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $310,019 | -1.4% |
| Spartanburg, SC | $270,086 | +9.1% |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $259,325 | +5.8% |
| Columbia, SC | $254,642 | +1.9% |
| Florence, SC | $231,924 | +4.9% |
Metro areas in South Carolina
FHFA all-transactions index; metro areas may cross state lines
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| Metro area | 1-year | 5-year |
|---|---|---|
| Sumter, SC | +11.1% | +59.1% |
| Florence, SC | +7.0% | +45.5% |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | +4.7% | +61.6% |
| Columbia, SC | +3.6% | +51.6% |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | +3.3% | +55.9% |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | +2.7% | +63.8% |
| Spartanburg, SC | +2.3% | +53.5% |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | +0.8% | +52.1% |
ZIP codes with the biggest 5-year price gains
FHFA annual ZIP code index, 2025
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in South Carolina?
- The median value of owner-occupied homes in South Carolina is $259,000, according to the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. That ranks 33rd highest among the states and D.C.
- Are home prices going up in South Carolina?
- Home prices in South Carolina changed +2.4% over the year through Q2 2026 and +45.4% over five years, according to the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the most expensive city in South Carolina?
- Among cities and towns with at least 10,000 residents, Mount Pleasant has the highest typical home value at $871,681, followed by Hilton Head Island ($781,869) and Tega Cay ($593,548).
- Where are homes most affordable in South Carolina?
- Parker has the lowest typical home value among cities with 10,000+ residents at $150,400, followed by St. Andrews ($161,300) and Dentsville ($163,700).
- How much do homes sell for in South Carolina?
- In Sep 2026, the median sale price was $543,661 in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC area, $456,208 in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area and $378,500 in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area, according to Zillow. These are the metro areas in South Carolina with the highest median sale prices.
- What is the average rent in South Carolina?
- The median gross rent in South Carolina is $1,180 a month, including utilities paid by the renter (ACS 2020-2024). About 28% of households rent.