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South Carolina Housing Market

2026 Market Report & Data · Data through July 2026 · Source: Redfin

$354K

Median Price

72

Days on Market

4.8

Months Supply

+1.4%

YoY Change

Balanced Market

Market Type

Buyer's Markets (76) Seller's Markets (49) Cheapest Cities Fastest Selling Rising Markets (10) Price Drops (10)

Market Dashboard

Market Summary

Buyer's Markets

76

cities with 6+ months supply

Balanced Markets

153

cities with 3-6 months supply

Seller's Markets

49

cities with <3 months supply

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in South Carolina

Ranked by lowest median home price.

City Median Price DOM
1. Watts Mills $11K 3d
2. Coronaca $19K 2d
3. Central Pacolet $35K 105d
4. Coosawhatchie $40K 81d
5. Helena $45K 30d
6. Rembert $47K 53d
7. Buffalo $53K 195d
8. Fingerville $55K 162d
9. Norway $60K 25d
10. Troy $60K 72d

🏰 Top 10 Most Expensive Cities in South Carolina

Ranked by highest median home price.

City Median Price DOM
1. Pawleys Island $2.36M 83d
2. DeBordieu Colony $2.05M 80d
3. Isle of Palms $1.90M 67d
4. The Cliffs Valley $1.46M 128d
5. Briarcliffe Acres $1.22M 53d
6. Fair Play $1.21M 98d
7. Dale $1.15M 80d
8. Rockville $1.10M 176d
9. Sheldon $1.07M 110d
10. Six Mile $1.07M 205d

Top Buyer's Markets in South Carolina

76 cities have more than 6 months of inventory — buyers can negotiate.

City Months Supply Median Price DOM
1. Seabrook 31.9 mo $385K 203d
2. Ninety Six 28.7 mo $186K 64d
3. The Cliffs Valley 28.7 mo $1.46M 128d
4. Edisto 25.6 mo $107K 108d
5. St. George 18.1 mo $310K 91d
6. Saxon 17.6 mo $180K 119d
7. Lamar 16.0 mo $355K 135d
8. Fair Play 14.4 mo $1.21M 98d
9. Greenwood 13.9 mo $261K 91d
10. Harleyville 12.8 mo $280K 277d

Top Seller's Markets in South Carolina

49 cities have less than 3 months of inventory — sellers have the advantage.

City Months Supply Median Price DOM
1. Clearwater 0.6 mo $225K 50d
2. Inman Mills 0.8 mo $172K 51d
3. Pinewood 0.8 mo $213K 84d
4. Cherryvale 1.1 mo $220K 5d
5. Mayo 1.1 mo $320K 74d
6. Piedmont 1.3 mo $347K 78d
7. Pimlico 1.3 mo $487K 61d
8. McClellanville 1.4 mo $899K 156d
9. Cross Hill 1.5 mo $398K 112d
10. Lydia 1.5 mo $258K 136d

Top 10 Fastest Selling Cities in South Carolina

Cities where homes sell fastest, ranked by lowest median days on market.

City Days on Market Median Price
1. Lobeco 1d $150K
2. Coronaca 2d $19K
3. Eutawville 2d $148K
4. Pauline 2d $295K
5. Smyrna 2d $420K
6. Privateer 3d $115K
7. Watts Mills 3d $11K
8. Woodford 3d $65K
9. Cateechee 5d $177K
10. Cherryvale 5d $220K

Top Rising Markets in South Carolina

Cities with the largest year-over-year price gains. Appreciation can signal momentum, but also affordability pressure.

City YoY Change Median Price
1. McClellanville +99.7% $899K
2. Stateburg +63.9% $365K
3. Keowee Key +55.2% $772K
4. Chester +51.6% $220K
5. Central +38.3% $297K
6. Westminster +37.9% $240K
7. Lesslie +33.5% $370K
8. Pacolet +31.2% $190K
9. Chickasaw Point +29.2% $465K
10. Williamston +26.1% $265K

Cities with Price Drops in South Carolina

Cities with year-over-year price declines. These can be buying opportunities — or signals of softening demand.

City YoY Change Median Price
1. Judson -32.9% $347K
2. Conestee -32.6% $234K
3. Aynor -31.6% $257K
4. Fripp Island -26.8% $677K
5. North Hartsville -26.8% $274K
6. Kiawah Island -26.0% $925K
7. Newberry -22.5% $167K
8. Pelzer -22.0% $162K
9. Lincolnville -21.4% $373K
10. Union -20.9% $182K

All 338 Cities in South Carolina

Adams Run Aiken Alcolu Anderson Andrews Arcadia Arial Arkwright Atlantic Beach Awendaw Aynor Baxter Village Beaufort Beech Island Belton Belvedere Ben Avon Bennettsville Berea Blacksburg Blenheim Bluffton Boiling Springs Bonneau Bonneau Beach Bowman Bradley Branchville Briarcliffe Acres Brookdale Bucksport Buffalo Buford Burnettown Burton Caesars Head Camp Croft Campobello Cane Savannah Carlisle Carolina Forest Catawba Cateechee Centerville Central Central Pacolet Charleston Cherokee Falls Cherryvale Chesnee Chester Chickasaw Point City View Clearwater Clemson Clemson University Clifton Clinton Clio Clover Cokesbury Conestee Converse Conway Coosawhatchie Cope Cordova Coronaca Coward Cowpens Cross Anchor Cross Hill Dacusville Dale Dalzell Danwood Darlington Daufuskie Island DeBordieu Colony Dovesville Drayton Dunbar Duncan Dunean Easley East Gaffney East Sumter Edgefield Edisto Elgin Elloree Enoree Eureka Mill Eutawville Fair Play Fairforest Fingerville Finklea Five Forks Florence Folly Beach Forestbrook Foreston Fort Lawn Fort Mill Fountain Inn Fripp Island Gaffney Gantt Garden City Gayle Mill Georgetown Gillisonville Glendale Glenn Springs Gloverville Golden Grove Goose Creek Gramling Graniteville Gray Court Great Falls Green Sea Greenville Greenwood Greer Grover Hanahan Harbor Island Hardeeville Harleyville Hartsville Heath Springs Helena Hickory Grove Hilltop Hilton Head Island Hodges Holly Hill Hollywood Homeland Park Homewood Honea Path India Hook Inman Inman Mills Irwin Isle of Palms Iva Jackson James Island Jamestown Joanna Johnsonville Johnston Jonesville Judson Keowee Key Kershaw Ketchuptown Kiawah Island La France Ladson Lake City Lake Wylie Lakewood Lamar Lancaster Landrum Langley Laurel Bay Laurens Lesslie Liberty Lincolnville Litchfield Beach Little Mountain Little River Live Oak Livingston Lobeco Lockhart Longcreek Loris Lowrys Lydia Lyman Manning Mauldin Mayesville Mayo McClellanville McColl McConnells Meggett Monarch Mill Moncks Corner Mount Pleasant Mountville Mulberry Murphys Estates Murrells Inlet Myrtle Beach Neeses New Ellenton Newberry Newport Newry Ninety Six Norris North North Augusta North Charleston North Hartsville North Myrtle Beach North Santee Northlake Norway Oakland Olanta Orangeburg Oswego Pacolet Pamplico Parker Pauline Pawleys Island Paxville Peak Pelzer Pendleton Perry Pickens Piedmont Pimlico Pinewood Pinopolis Pomaria Port Royal Powdersville Princeton Privateer Promised Land Prosperity Quinby Ravenel Red Hill Reevesville Reidville Rembert Richburg Ridgeland Ridgeville Riverview Rock Hill Rockville Roebuck Rowesville Russellville Salem Salley Sandy Springs Sangaree Sans Souci Santee Saxon Scranton Seabrook Seabrook Island Seneca Sharon Sheldon Shell Point Shiloh Silverstreet Simpsonville Six Mile Slater-Marietta Smyrna Socastee Society Hill South Sumter South Union Southern Shops Spartanburg Springdale Springfield St. George St. Stephen Starr Startex Stateburg Summerton Summerville Sumter Surfside Beach Tatum Taylors Tega Cay The Cliffs Valley Tigerville Timmonsville Tradesville Travelers Rest Trenton Troy Turbeville Union Unity Utica Valley Falls Van Wyck Vance Wade Hampton Wagener Walhalla Wallace Ware Place Ware Shoals Warrenville Waterloo Watts Mills Wedgefield Welcome Wellford West Pelzer West Union Westminster Whitmire Whitney Wilkinson Heights Williamston Windsor Woodford Woodruff Wyboo Yemassee York

South Carolina Real Estate Market Overview

The South Carolina housing market currently shows balanced market conditions, with a median sale price of $354K and 4.8 months of inventory supply. Homes in South Carolina typically sell in 72 days.

Key Market Insights for South Carolina

Finding an Agent in South Carolina

Whether you're buying or selling in South Carolina, working with a local real estate agent who understands these market dynamics can help you achieve the best outcome. Our network of verified agents across South Carolina provides expert guidance tailored to your specific city and neighborhood.

Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina Real Estate

Is South Carolina a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?

South Carolina is currently classified as a balanced market based on months of supply data. The market is relatively balanced, offering fair conditions for both buyers and sellers. Market conditions vary by city, so check local data for your specific area.

What is the median home price in South Carolina?

The median home price in South Carolina is approximately $354K as of July 2026. Prices range significantly across the state, with Pawleys Island among the most expensive areas and Watts Mills offering more affordable options. Work with a local real estate agent for the most current pricing in your target neighborhoods.

How long does it take to sell a house in South Carolina?

Selling timelines in South Carolina vary by city and market conditions. The fastest-selling markets include Lobeco with a median of 1 days on market. Factors like pricing strategy, home condition, location, and seasonality all affect how quickly a home sells. A skilled listing agent can help price and market your home for a faster sale.

Should I buy a house in South Carolina right now?

Whether to buy in South Carolina depends on your personal finances, timeline, and target market. Balanced conditions offer a fair environment for well-prepared buyers. Consider factors like mortgage rates, your job stability, how long you plan to stay, and local price trends. Consult with a local real estate agent who can advise on specific neighborhoods.

How do I find a real estate agent in South Carolina?

Start by researching agents with proven experience in your target South Carolina market. Look for agents with strong local transaction history, positive client reviews, and expertise in your price range. Interview at least 2-3 agents before choosing. Ask about their recent sales, marketing strategy, and communication style. Our directory features verified agents across South Carolina to help you find the right match.

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