South Carolina · Home Values · 2024
South Carolina home prices 2024 — median, average and county breakdown
According to the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024), the median home value in South Carolina is $259,000. Across the 46 counties measured, home values range from $76,200 in Allendale, SC to $489,100 in Charleston, SC.
South Carolina median home value, 2024
Most expensive counties in South Carolina
| County | Median home value |
|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $489,100 |
| Beaufort, SC | $455,600 |
| York, SC | $361,300 |
| Lancaster, SC | $329,900 |
| Dorchester, SC | $329,300 |
Most affordable counties in South Carolina
| County | Median home value |
|---|---|
| Allendale, SC | $76,200 |
| Marlboro, SC | $82,000 |
| Dillon, SC | $85,400 |
| Marion, SC | $93,200 |
| Bamberg, SC | $97,800 |
How does South Carolina compare nationally?
South Carolina ranks #32 of 50 states. The South Carolina median of $259,000 is 14% below the national median of $299,950.
Within the Southeast region (16 states), South Carolina ranks #9 for median home value.
South Carolina has a wide county-level price spread: Charleston, SC ($489,100) is 6.4× more expensive than Allendale, SC ($76,200).
The Census also reports a median monthly rent of $1,180 and a price-to-income ratio of 3.7× for South Carolina — both from the same 2020–2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates release.
Explore South Carolina on the map
The figures above are static snapshots. The full county-level breakdown — including rent burden, price-to-income ratio, owner cost burden, and population change — is available on the interactive map.
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