Columbia, SC Housing Market
Market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-04-02
Columbia, SC offers balanced conditions for buyers.
- •Prices are essentially flat (0.7% YoY) — good negotiating leverage for buyers.
- •Price-to-rent ratio: 14.9 — buying is likely more cost-effective than renting.
Median Home Value
$250,347
ZHVI
Year-over-Year
+0.7%
Price change
5-Year Change
+38.8%
Since 2021
Median Rent
$1,399/mo
ZORI
Active Listings
670
For sale
State Avg
$300,562
South Carolina
Home Value Trends
5-year Zillow Home Value Index for Columbia, SC vs. state and national averages.
Rent Data
Median Rent
$1,399/mo
Rent YoY Change
+4.5%
Other Markets in South Carolina
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