I
Intelligent Home Buying
Real Estate Intelligence
SC
HOMERESEARCHALL STATESSC
Southeast☀️ Hot Market

South Carolina Real Estate Market

2026 Housing Market Data · Live Analysis

MARKET HEAT
7
out of 10
Median Home Price
$318K
$178/sqft
YoY Appreciation
+4.4%
Year-over-year
Days on Market
28d
Median DOM
Inventory
2.8mo
Low
List-to-Sale
97%
Avg ratio
Cash Buyers
28%
of all sales
📰

South Carolina Market Overview

South Carolina is one of the Southeast's rising stars. Charleston is a world-class city and consistently ranks at the top of quality-of-life surveys. Greenville has emerged as a manufacturing and tech hub with BMW, Michelin, and a growing innovation economy. The state offers favorable taxes and a lower cost of living than comparable coastal alternatives.

🏠 Buyer Insight

Greenville is the value play — rapidly appreciating, great lifestyle, and 45 minutes from the mountains. Charleston's Mount Pleasant suburbs offer family-friendly alternatives to peninsula prices.

📋 Seller Insight

Charleston properties have global visibility — luxury market buyers come from across the US and internationally. Greenville sellers have strong local corporate relocation demand.

🏙️

Top Cities in South Carolina

CityMedian PriceYoY ChangeDays on MarketPrice/Sqft
Charleston$498K+4.8%24d$288
Columbia$258K+3.8%28d$148
Greenville$328K+5.2%22d$188
Myrtle Beach$298K+3.4%34d$168
📊

Market Health Indicators

Market Velocity
Active — typical transaction pace
Buyer Competition
Low — below-asking offers common
Inventory Pressure
Low — seller's market conditions
Investment Momentum
4.4% annual appreciation — solid growth
👥

Buyer Demographics

🏠
38%
First-Time Buyers
of all purchases
💵
28%
Cash Buyers
of all purchases
⏱️
42d
Avg Close Time
from offer to close
⚠️
3.8/10K
Foreclosure Rate
homes in default
🧮

Affordability Calculator — South Carolina

🏠 Affordability Calculator
Tailored for South Carolina market conditions
TOTAL MONTHLY PAYMENT
$2,524
per month
Principal & Interest
$1,879/mo
Property Tax
$292/mo
Insurance
$150/mo
PMI (< 20% down)
$203/mo
LOAN: $286,200TOTAL INTEREST: $390,240
Market Characteristics
#southeast#charleston-lifestyle#manufacturing#bmw#coastal
📊 CURRENT RATESMar 9, 2026
30-YR FIXED
15-YR FIXED
5/1 ARM
JUMBO 30-YR
WK CHANGE 30-YR: 0.04%
SC Quick Facts
Median Price$318K
Price/Sqft$178
YoY Appreciation+4.4%
Days on Market28 days
Inventory2.8 months
Active Listings24,800
List-to-Sale97.0%
Avg Close Time42 days
Market Trend☀️ Warm
RegionSoutheast
Southeast Region
ALAlabama
+3.1%
ARArkansas
+2.8%
FLFlorida
+3.4%
GAGeorgia
+4.8%
KYKentucky
+3.8%
Browse All 50 States →
300×250 · Advertise
Ready to take the next step in South Carolina?

Free Tools. No Signup. No Pressure.

Run the numbers with our free mortgage, affordability, and closing cost calculators — or connect with a local agent, lender, or cash buyer in your area.

🧮 Free Calculators →🤝 Find Local Experts →← Back to All States