South Carolina housing market: home prices by city
South Carolina home prices: according to the Zillow Home Value Index, a typical South Carolina home was worth $304,319 in September 2026, up +0.9% from a year earlier.
- Typical value for a home
- $304,319September 2026, Zillow ZHVI
- Change over 12 months
- +0.9%US +1.2%
- Change over 10 years
- +82.3%US +77.4%
- Multiple, 2000 to today
- ×2.64US ×2.99
- Home price to income
- 4.2. The median income is $72,350.
South Carolina's typical home value ranks 33rd, its 12-month change ranks 36th, its growth since 2000 ranks 32nd of 47, and its price to income ranks 29th. These positions cover the 50 states and DC, with the highest values first.
South Carolina home prices since 2000
In January 2000, the typical South Carolina home was worth $115,371; later, it reached $304,319. Its highest month came in April 2026, at $305,516.
| Decade | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | $117,609 | $123,081 | $126,566 | $130,544 | $136,578 | $146,612 | $159,557 | $166,377 | $164,446 | $155,378 |
| 2010s | $150,034 | $142,194 | $141,079 | $144,899 | $150,567 | $156,593 | $165,636 | $173,577 | $183,693 | $193,311 |
| 2020s | $206,534 | $237,730 | $280,888 | $293,329 | $302,693 | $303,224 |
South Carolina home prices since 1975: the FHFA index
FHFA's repeat-sales index (1975 = 100) placed South Carolina at 976 in 2025. In Q2 2026, it had risen 3.8% over the prior year.
Owners reported these Census of Housing values: South Carolina was $2,145 in 1940 and $94,900 in 2000.
| Census year | South Carolina median value | US median value |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | $2,145 | $2,938 |
| 1950 | $5,112 | $7,354 |
| 1960 | $7,500 | $11,900 |
| 1970 | $13,000 | $17,000 |
| 1980 | $35,100 | $47,200 |
| 1990 | $61,100 | $79,100 |
| 2000 | $94,900 | $119,600 |
These figures have not been adjusted for inflation. Census of Housing tables
Home prices in South Carolina by city
Here you find a page for each of 6 cities, largest first:
| City | Typical value for a home | Change over 12 months | Multiple, 2000 to today |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $587,511 | +1.4% | ×4.00 |
| Columbia, South Carolina | $227,148 | +0.9% | ×2.27 |
| North Charleston | $309,108 | −1.3% | ×3.67 |
| Greenville | $328,460 | +1.6% | ×2.73 |
| Myrtle Beach | $323,033 | +0.5% | |
| Hilton Head Island | $781,869 | +4.1% | ×2.48 |
| Summerville | $379,971 | −0.5% | |
| Spartanburg | $229,696 | +0.5% | |
| Rock Hill | $319,971 | −1.9% | |
| Lexington | $305,130 | +1.3% | |
| Anderson | $269,695 | +0.9% | |
| Fort Mill | $519,103 | −1.6% | |
| Simpsonville | $377,501 | +1.3% | |
| Florence | $224,906 | +3.1% | |
| Greer | $349,020 | +1.1% | |
| Mount Pleasant | $871,681 | +1.6% |
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026.
South Carolina price forecasts for metro areas
Zillow's 12-month forecasts dated September 2026 for 5 South Carolina metros range from +0.8% to +1.2%:
| Metro | Next 3 months | Next 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | +0.5% | +1.0% |
| Columbia, SC | +0.1% | +0.8% |
| Greenville, SC | +0.1% | +1.1% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | +0.1% | +1.2% |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | +0.1% | +0.9% |
This is Zillow's estimate, not investment advice.
South Carolina cost of living
Using US 100 as the reference, the overall South Carolina price level is 93.7. BEA reports housing at 80.5, goods at 96.3, utilities at 88.3, and other services at 98.3. Median household income is $72,350, and median gross rent is $1,272 a month (Census ACS 2024). Owner-occupied homes account for 72%, and the median year built is 1993.
Every state is covered by cost of living by state. For cities, see Myrtle Beach, Greenville, Columbia, South Carolina and Charleston, SC.
Understanding this chart
The first chart shows dollar values and reached its peak of $305,516 in April 2026. South Carolina's line on the second index chart ends at 976. This means prices there reached 9.8 times their 1975 level. No inflation adjustment applies to either one.