2026 Market Report & Data · Data through September 2026 · Source: Redfin
$349K
Median Price
77
Days on Market
4.6
Months Supply
+1.2%
YoY Change
Balanced Market
Market Type
85
cities with 6+ months supply
149
cities with 3-6 months supply
46
cities with <3 months supply
Ranked by lowest median home price.
| City | Median Price | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Coronaca | $19K | 2d |
| 2. Timmonsville | $24K | 112d |
| 3. Central Pacolet | $35K | 105d |
| 4. Helena | $45K | 30d |
| 5. Jonesville | $45K | 382d |
| 6. Society Hill | $45K | 196d |
| 7. Fingerville | $55K | 162d |
| 8. Newry | $65K | 67d |
| 9. Woodford | $65K | 3d |
| 10. Enoree | $70K | 164d |
Ranked by highest median home price.
| City | Median Price | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1. DeBordieu Colony | $1.81M | 68d |
| 2. Isle of Palms | $1.62M | 108d |
| 3. Pawleys Island | $1.53M | 60d |
| 4. The Cliffs Valley | $1.25M | 216d |
| 5. Seabrook Island | $1.15M | 68d |
| 6. Briarcliffe Acres | $1.10M | 13d |
| 7. Sheldon | $1.07M | 110d |
| 8. Rockville | $1.05M | 240d |
| 9. Folly Beach | $1.02M | 165d |
| 10. Awendaw | $1.02M | 165d |
85 cities have more than 6 months of inventory — buyers can negotiate.
| City | Months Supply | Median Price | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Finklea | 25.7 mo | $230K | 93d |
| 2. Ben Avon | 24.1 mo | $347K | 74d |
| 3. Elloree | 22.5 mo | $265K | 336d |
| 4. Fairforest | 19.3 mo | $130K | 132d |
| 5. Judson | 17.7 mo | $257K | 29d |
| 6. Jonesville | 16.1 mo | $45K | 382d |
| 7. Kershaw | 16.1 mo | $187K | 45d |
| 8. Timmonsville | 16.1 mo | $24K | 112d |
| 9. Wallace | 16.1 mo | $345K | 273d |
| 10. Pinopolis | 14.5 mo | $537K | 16d |
46 cities have less than 3 months of inventory — sellers have the advantage.
| City | Months Supply | Median Price | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Pawleys Island | 0.8 mo | $1.53M | 60d |
| 2. Pinewood | 0.8 mo | $213K | 97d |
| 3. Sandy Springs | 0.9 mo | $260K | 50d |
| 4. Briarcliffe Acres | 1.1 mo | $1.10M | 13d |
| 5. East Sumter | 1.1 mo | $185K | 22d |
| 6. Glendale | 1.1 mo | $120K | 133d |
| 7. Slater-Marietta | 1.1 mo | $304K | 94d |
| 8. Clearwater | 1.2 mo | $250K | 63d |
| 9. McClellanville | 1.4 mo | $899K | 65d |
| 10. Cross Hill | 1.5 mo | $398K | 112d |
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. Smyrna | 2d | $420K |
| 4. Woodford | 3d | $65K |
| 5. Clifton | 4d | $232K |
| 6. Alcolu | 6d | $275K |
| 7. Clemson University | 8d | $213K |
| 8. Glenn Springs | 8d | $240K |
| 9. Cane Savannah | 10d | $315K |
| 10. Dale | 10d | $413K |
Cities with the largest year-over-year price gains. Appreciation can signal momentum, but also affordability pressure.
| City | YoY Change | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Great Falls | +66.4% | $129K |
| 2. Chester | +62.7% | $240K |
| 3. Lake City | +61.5% | $167K |
| 4. Northlake | +49.2% | $291K |
| 5. Seabrook Island | +37.8% | $1.15M |
| 6. Chickasaw Point | +36.1% | $456K |
| 7. Pacolet | +35.6% | $203K |
| 8. Cowpens | +30.7% | $196K |
| 9. Reidville | +29.6% | $275K |
| 10. Westminster | +27.4% | $250K |
Cities with year-over-year price declines. These can be buying opportunities — or signals of softening demand.
| City | YoY Change | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bennettsville | -42.1% | $101K |
| 2. Meggett | -40.9% | $615K |
| 3. India Hook | -34.8% | $325K |
| 4. Kiawah Island | -32.6% | $970K |
| 5. Lincolnville | -31.0% | $315K |
| 6. Isle of Palms | -29.3% | $1.62M |
| 7. Wellford | -27.9% | $202K |
| 8. Union | -27.7% | $163K |
| 9. Drayton | -26.0% | $185K |
| 10. Eureka Mill | -18.8% | $165K |
The South Carolina housing market currently shows balanced market conditions, with a median sale price of $349K and 4.6 months of inventory supply. Homes in South Carolina typically sell in 77 days.
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