2026 Market Report & Data · Data through May 2026 · Source: Redfin
$394K
Median Price
72
Days on Market
4.4
Months Supply
+1.9%
YoY Change
Balanced Market
Market Type
46
cities with 6+ months supply
123
cities with 3-6 months supply
105
cities with <3 months supply
Ranked by lowest median home price.
| City | Median Price | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Coronaca | $19K | 2d |
| 2. Johnsonville | $28K | 76d |
| 3. Buffalo | $32K | 75d |
| 4. Central Pacolet | $35K | 105d |
| 5. Coosawhatchie | $40K | 81d |
| 6. Olanta | $40K | 141d |
| 7. Helena | $45K | 30d |
| 8. Rembert | $47K | 53d |
| 9. Tatum | $50K | 55d |
| 10. Fingerville | $55K | 162d |
Ranked by highest median home price.
| City | Median Price | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sullivan's Island | $6.10M | 164d |
| 2. DeBordieu Colony | $2.85M | 49d |
| 3. Pawleys Island | $2.05M | 60d |
| 4. Isle of Palms | $1.94M | 60d |
| 5. Fair Play | $1.60M | 90d |
| 6. McClellanville | $1.51M | 376d |
| 7. The Cliffs Valley | $1.47M | 128d |
| 8. Kiawah Island | $1.30M | 85d |
| 9. Briarcliffe Acres | $1.23M | 53d |
| 10. Dale | $1.15M | 80d |
46 cities have more than 6 months of inventory — buyers can negotiate.
| City | Months Supply | Median Price | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Sullivan's Island | 24.0 mo | $6.10M | 164d |
| 2. The Cliffs Valley | 18.0 mo | $1.47M | 128d |
| 3. Chester | 15.3 mo | $230K | 160d |
| 4. Loris | 14.3 mo | $262K | 147d |
| 5. Darlington | 13.7 mo | $229K | 40d |
| 6. Meggett | 13.0 mo | $700K | 106d |
| 7. Ninety Six | 12.0 mo | $276K | 268d |
| 8. Folly Beach | 11.5 mo | $944K | 174d |
| 9. Hartsville | 11.3 mo | $265K | 125d |
| 10. Laurens | 11.2 mo | $165K | 200d |
105 cities have less than 3 months of inventory — sellers have the advantage.
| City | Months Supply | Median Price | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. East Sumter | 0.3 mo | $181K | 154d |
| 2. Harleyville | 0.3 mo | $120K | 2d |
| 3. Cherryvale | 0.5 mo | $180K | 24d |
| 4. Cross Hill | 0.5 mo | $398K | 112d |
| 5. Langley | 0.5 mo | $128K | 52d |
| 6. Lydia | 0.5 mo | $258K | 136d |
| 7. Neeses | 0.5 mo | $184K | 113d |
| 8. Norris | 0.5 mo | $252K | 78d |
| 9. Oakland | 0.5 mo | $188K | 157d |
| 10. Privateer | 0.5 mo | $215K | 68d |
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. Harleyville | 2d | $120K |
| 4. Pauline | 2d | $295K |
| 5. Smyrna | 2d | $420K |
| 6. Turbeville | 3d | $190K |
| 7. Woodford | 3d | $65K |
| 8. Mulberry | 4d | $110K |
| 9. Cateechee | 5d | $177K |
| 10. City View | 5d | $537K |
Cities with the largest year-over-year price gains. Appreciation can signal momentum, but also affordability pressure.
| City | YoY Change | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Orangeburg | +79.9% | $241K |
| 2. Keowee Key | +60.8% | $800K |
| 3. Parker | +35.2% | $294K |
| 4. Honea Path | +34.5% | $230K |
| 5. Chickasaw Point | +33.4% | $465K |
| 6. Pendleton | +29.8% | $299K |
| 7. North Augusta | +26.3% | $318K |
| 8. Dunean | +24.7% | $290K |
| 9. Wellford | +23.7% | $316K |
| 10. Clover | +22.3% | $350K |
Cities with year-over-year price declines. These can be buying opportunities — or signals of softening demand.
| City | YoY Change | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Seabrook Island | -46.2% | $784K |
| 2. Newberry | -40.2% | $160K |
| 3. Inman | -30.7% | $273K |
| 4. Belvedere | -26.1% | $170K |
| 5. Wade Hampton | -25.0% | $300K |
| 6. Anderson | -23.0% | $243K |
| 7. Carolina Forest | -22.5% | $370K |
| 8. Laurens | -21.0% | $165K |
| 9. Spartanburg | -19.2% | $210K |
| 10. Fripp Island | -17.1% | $662K |
The South Carolina housing market currently shows balanced market conditions, with a median sale price of $394K and 4.4 months of inventory supply. Homes in South Carolina typically sell in 72 days.
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