South Carolina real estate markets
Compare 44 South Carolina counties by rent, home prices and property tax, using public government data. Among counties of 50,000 people or more, the median rent-to-price is 0.52% in South Carolina and 0.52% nationwide.
Where the numbers stand out
44 counties · Swipe the table to see every column
| Market | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlboro County, SCSouth Carolina rents · Run a deal | 1.08% | +6.6% | +9.0% | $82,000 | $885 | 0.60% | 25,975 |
| Dillon County, SCSouth Carolina rents · Run a deal | 1.04% | -4.7% | +7.4% | $85,400 | $885 | 0.53% | 27,862 |
| Union County, SCJonesville rents · Run a deal | 0.97% | -1.7% | +10.0% | $103,600 | $1,003 | 0.56% | 26,885 |
| Marion County, SCSouth Carolina rents · Run a deal | 0.95% | +4.3% | +10.2% | $93,200 | $885 | 0.47% | 28,664 |
| Bamberg County, SCSouth Carolina rents · Run a deal | 0.91% | +25.3% | +11.8% | $97,800 | $889 | 0.83% | 13,042 |
| Williamsburg County, SCSouth Carolina rents · Run a deal | 0.85% | +0.1% | +8.3% | $104,500 | $885 | 0.66% | 30,282 |
| Lee County, SCSouth Carolina rents · Run a deal | 0.85% | +12.2% | +8.8% | $104,600 | $885 | 0.57% | 16,166 |
| Barnwell County, SCSouth Carolina rents · Run a deal | 0.84% | +13.4% | +9.5% | $106,000 | $892 | 0.73% | 20,521 |
| Saluda County, SCSouth Carolina rents · Run a deal | 0.84% | -3.5% | +11.0% | $146,500 | $1,226 | 0.51% | 19,131 |
| Sumter County, SCSumter rents · Run a deal | 0.81% | +4.5% | +8.7% | $165,300 | $1,338 | 0.53% | 104,725 |
| Fairfield County, SCSouth Carolina rents · Run a deal | 0.81% | +9.8% | +9.3% | $151,200 | $1,226 | 0.51% | 20,550 |
| Hampton County, SCSouth Carolina rents · Run a deal | 0.79% | -2.5% | +9.6% | $112,000 | $885 | 0.80% | 18,254 |
| Orangeburg County, SCOrangeburg rents · Run a deal | 0.78% | +2.7% | +9.0% | $115,800 | $906 | 0.65% | 83,253 |
| Chesterfield County, SCSouth Carolina rents · Run a deal | 0.76% | +19.4% | +11.5% | $116,200 | $885 | 0.42% | 43,784 |
| Calhoun County, SCSouth Carolina rents · Run a deal | 0.71% | +5.3% | +9.0% | $172,100 | $1,226 | 0.41% | 14,182 |
| Chester County, SCSouth Carolina rents · Run a deal | 0.70% | +3.1% | +10.9% | $158,300 | $1,103 | 0.56% | 32,182 |
| Darlington County, SCSouth Carolina rents · Run a deal | 0.69% | +3.5% | +7.1% | $158,200 | $1,093 | 0.41% | 62,558 |
| Laurens County, SCSouth Carolina rents · Run a deal | 0.66% | +4.7% | +10.0% | $170,600 | $1,119 | 0.41% | 68,666 |
| Edgefield County, SCSouth Carolina rents · Run a deal | 0.66% | +13.8% | +11.0% | $202,700 | $1,329 | 0.43% | 27,476 |
| Pickens County, SCClemson rents · Run a deal | 0.65% | +2.0% | +9.7% | $231,900 | $1,507 | 0.37% | 134,629 |
| Florence County, SCFlorence rents · Run a deal | 0.63% | +8.5% | +8.6% | $177,900 | $1,121 | 0.43% | 137,117 |
| Cherokee County, SCGaffney rents · Run a deal | 0.62% | +9.0% | +10.3% | $142,000 | $885 | 0.43% | 56,647 |
| Berkeley County, SCSouth Carolina rents · Run a deal | 0.61% | +2.0% | +9.4% | $310,300 | $1,884 | 0.45% | 246,802 |
| Aiken County, SCAiken rents · Run a deal | 0.61% | +7.5% | +10.0% | $218,000 | $1,329 | 0.41% | 174,160 |
| Dorchester County, SCSummerville rents · Run a deal | 0.57% | +1.8% | +9.8% | $329,300 | $1,884 | 0.56% | 167,201 |
| Colleton County, SCSouth Carolina rents · Run a deal | 0.56% | +4.6% | +11.7% | $162,500 | $913 | 0.55% | 38,783 |
| Clarendon County, SCSouth Carolina rents · Run a deal | 0.56% | +8.3% | +10.9% | $158,000 | $885 | 0.56% | 30,986 |
| Newberry County, SCSouth Carolina rents · Run a deal | 0.54% | +5.5% | +10.4% | $173,300 | $933 | 0.67% | 38,435 |
| Horry County, SCMyrtle Beach rents · Run a deal | 0.52% | +4.0% | +10.5% | $287,700 | $1,504 | 0.33% | 383,016 |
| Lexington County, SCWest Columbia rents · Run a deal | 0.52% | +3.7% | +9.8% | $234,500 | $1,226 | 0.49% | 304,887 |
| Spartanburg County, SCSpartanburg rents · Run a deal | 0.51% | +3.5% | +10.2% | $233,300 | $1,196 | 0.55% | 347,852 |
| Greenville County, SCGreenville rents · Run a deal | 0.50% | +3.8% | +10.0% | $299,000 | $1,507 | 0.51% | 548,166 |
| Richland County, SCColumbia rents · Run a deal | 0.50% | +3.1% | +9.0% | $242,800 | $1,226 | 0.67% | 422,117 |
| York County, SCRock Hill rents · Run a deal | 0.49% | +2.5% | +10.3% | $361,300 | $1,785 | 0.48% | 293,673 |
| Greenwood County, SCGreenwood rents · Run a deal | 0.49% | +1.1% | +8.8% | $180,500 | $885 | 0.53% | 69,489 |
| Jasper County, SCSouth Carolina rents · Run a deal | 0.49% | +11.5% | +11.0% | $325,500 | $1,579 | 0.57% | 32,166 |
| Abbeville County, SCSouth Carolina rents · Run a deal | 0.49% | +2.8% | +9.4% | $178,800 | $885 | 0.44% | 24,420 |
| Anderson County, SCAnderson rents · Run a deal | 0.48% | +3.6% | +10.4% | $231,900 | $1,102 | 0.45% | 210,478 |
| Beaufort County, SCBeaufort rents · Run a deal | 0.44% | +4.1% | +11.7% | $455,600 | $2,010 | 0.48% | 195,289 |
| Kershaw County, SCCamden rents · Run a deal | 0.44% | +2.9% | +9.3% | $217,100 | $954 | 0.47% | 68,314 |
| Georgetown County, SCGeorgetown rents · Run a deal | 0.40% | +3.1% | +10.5% | $289,500 | $1,158 | 0.41% | 64,811 |
| Charleston County, SCCharleston rents · Run a deal | 0.39% | +2.3% | +11.3% | $489,100 | $1,884 | 0.39% | 420,264 |
| Oconee County, SCSeneca rents · Run a deal | 0.38% | +6.5% | +10.8% | $237,100 | $894 | 0.38% | 80,469 |
| Lancaster County, SCLancaster rents · Run a deal | 0.32% | +1.6% | +10.0% | $329,900 | $1,069 | 0.50% | 104,475 |
Home prices
Home prices in South Carolina rose 55% over the 5 years to Q2 2026.
- 1 year
- +4%
- 5 years
- +55%
- 10 years
- +114%
From the FHFA House Price Index for South Carolina (state level), updated Mar 31, 2026. It tracks repeat sales and refinance appraisals of the same homes, so it shows the area's trend, not what any one home is worth. See what local prices suggest your rental is worth.
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How to read this
Use this to shortlist, not to decide. These are county-wide figures, and a single county can hold very different neighborhoods. Check a real deal with the rental cash flow calculator.
Rent-to-price is the 2-bedroom rent as a percent of the median home value. It's a rough comparison between counties. The two figures describe different homes, and the home value lags current prices, so it can look better than today's market in places where prices rose quickly.
2-bed rent is HUD's Fair Market Rent (fiscal year from Oct 1, 2026): the 40th percentile for recent movers, including utilities. HUD often uses one figure across a whole metro area, so neighboring counties can match.
Home value and population are Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates through 2024. Home values are what owners report. Counties under 10,000 people aren't listed.
Prices are the FHFA House Price Index through 2025: the latest year's change, and the average yearly change over five years. FHFA calls its county index developmental, and it doesn't cover every county.
Property tax is median taxes paid divided by median home value, from the Census. It reflects what current owners pay. An investor buying today can pay more where assessments are capped for homeowners, as in Florida and California.
People and jobs: income, vacant homes (seasonal homes count as vacant, which can look high in vacation areas) and renters are Census 5-year estimates. Population growth compares two Census releases five years apart. Rent ÷ income is a year of the 2-bedroom rent as a percent of median household income. Unemployment is the Bureau of Labor Statistics yearly average for 2025.
Frequently asked questions
- Which South Carolina county has the highest rent-to-price ratio?
- Marlboro County, at 1.08%: a 2-bedroom rent of $885 against a median home value of $82,000. It's a rough comparison, and a high ratio can come with slower growth or weaker demand, so check the other columns too.
- Where have South Carolina home prices grown fastest?
- Bamberg County, at an average of +11.8% a year over five years, on the FHFA House Price Index. Past growth doesn't predict future growth.
- Which South Carolina county has the lowest property tax?
- Horry County, at about 0.33% of home value, based on what current owners pay. An investor buying today can pay more where assessments are capped for homeowners.
- Where is the South Carolina population growing fastest?
- Horry County, at +2.9% a year, comparing two Census releases five years apart. These are estimates, and they're less exact for small places.
- How does South Carolina compare with the rest of the US?
- Among counties of 50,000 people or more, the median rent-to-price is 0.52% in South Carolina and 0.52% nationwide. The ratio is the 2-bedroom rent as a percent of the median home value.
- Are home prices going up in South Carolina?
- Home prices in South Carolina rose 55% over the 5 years to Q2 2026. In the latest year (to Q2 2026) they rose 4%. These figures come from the FHFA House Price Index for South Carolina (state level), which tracks repeat sales and refinance appraisals of the same homes. It shows the trend for the area, not what any one home is worth.