South Carolina Housing Market Trends
Real-time market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-03-03
Is Now a Good Time to Buy in South Carolina?
The South Carolina housing market is showing balanced conditions.
home values have been essentially flat (-0.3%) over the past year. there are currently 995 homes on the market.
Median Home Value
$298,316
Zillow Home Value Index
Year-over-Year
-0.3%
Home value change
5-Year Change
+37.6%
Since 2021
Median Rent
$1,309/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Active Listings
995
Homes for sale
Home Value Trends
5-year Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) for South Carolina vs. national average. ZHVI reflects the typical home value in the 35th-65th percentile range.
Rent Trends
Average rent in South Carolina: $1,309/mo (+4.5% YoY)
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
With a median home value of $298,316 and average rent of $1,309/mo, the price-to-rent ratio in South Carolina is 19.0. A ratio of 15-21 means it could go either way — run the numbers.
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Explore housing data for 12 metro areas in South Carolina. Click any market for detailed trends and analysis.
Hilton Head Island, SC
$510,746
Avg rent: $1,966/mo
Charleston, SC
$424,950
Avg rent: $822/mo
Georgetown, SC
$376,074
Avg rent: $1,937/mo
Myrtle Beach, SC
$333,633
Avg rent: $1,698/mo
Greenville, SC
$303,241
Avg rent: $708/mo
Seneca, SC
$279,292
Avg rent: $1,428/mo
Spartanburg, SC
$272,076
Avg rent: $1,408/mo
Columbia, SC
$247,877
Avg rent: $1,347/mo
Newberry, SC
$203,602
Avg rent: $1,100/mo
Sumter, SC
$200,883
Avg rent: $1,438/mo
Florence, SC
$184,233
Avg rent: $1,101/mo
Gaffney, SC
$175,252
Avg rent: $1,018/mo
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