| Market | Median list price | YoY | Days on market | Active | Price-to-income | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach | $315,000 | -1.6% | 82 | 5,784 | 4.9 | $78,000 |
| Greenville | $382,450 | -0.9% | 62 | 4,352 | 5.5 | $97,000 |
| Charleston | $479,450 | -4.7% | 61 | 4,224 | 5.8 | $121,000 |
| Columbia | $299,763 | -3.3% | 53 | 3,218 | 4.5 | $77,000 |
| Hilton Head | $497,000 | -10.8% | 92 | 2,537 | 6.1 | $126,000 |
| Spartanburg | $304,950 | -2.9% | 60 | 2,170 | 4.9 | $78,000 |
| Florence | $263,105 | -2.4% | 73 | 606 | 4.9 | $66,000 |
| Murrells Inlet | $476,225 | -1.8% | 85 | 548 | 7.1 | $119,000 |
| Seneca | $450,000 | +7.0% | 85 | 496 | 7.5 | $112,000 |
| Sumter | $263,975 | -3.1% | 58 | 414 | 4.7 | $67,000 |
| Greenwood | $303,700 | -3.9% | 82 | 362 | 6.0 | $77,000 |
| Orangeburg | $242,950 | -6.6% | 84 | 307 | 5.6 | $63,000 |
| Gaffney | $279,000 | +3.4% | 66 | 163 | 5.7 | $70,000 |
| Newberry | $359,825 | -8.3% | 54 | 97 | 6.0 | $93,000 |
State housing market · September 2026 data
South Carolina housing market
Across the 14 South Carolina markets WealthyBud tracks, the midpoint median listing price is $309,975 as of September 2026, and 12 of 14 are priced below a year ago. Hilton Head is the most expensive ($497,000) and Orangeburg the least ($242,950).
Midpoint median list price
$309,975
14 markets
Markets down YoY
12/14
September 2026
Active listings
25,278
Tracked markets
30-yr mortgage rate
7.28%
2026-10-01
What are home prices in each South Carolina market?
The table lists every South Carolina market WealthyBud tracks with its median listing price, year-over-year change, days on market, active listings, price-to-income ratio and the income needed to buy the median home. Select a market for its full report.
Are home prices rising or falling in South Carolina?
Seneca posted the biggest year-over-year change in South Carolina (+7.0%) and Hilton Head the weakest (-10.8%). The midpoint change across the state's tracked markets is -3.0%, with 25,278 homes actively listed.
How much income do you need to buy a home in South Carolina?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $63,000 a year in Orangeburg and $126,000 in Hilton Head, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income.
South Carolina housing market FAQ
What is the median home price in South Carolina?
Across WealthyBud's 14 tracked South Carolina markets, median listing prices have a midpoint of $309,975 as of September 2026, from $242,950 in Orangeburg to $497,000 in Hilton Head.
Are home prices falling in South Carolina?
12 of 14 tracked South Carolina markets have median listing prices below a year ago as of September 2026. The weakest is Hilton Head at -10.8%.
What is the most expensive housing market in South Carolina?
Hilton Head has the highest median listing price among tracked South Carolina markets at $497,000 (September 2026).
How much income do you need to buy a home in South Carolina?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $63,000 a year in Orangeburg and $126,000 in Hilton Head, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income. Insurance, HOA and PMI are excluded.
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