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Cost of homeownership in South Carolina

State averages from Census ACS, energy costs from DOE EIA, and appreciation from FHFA. County-level detail is below.

Avg home value
$165,220
Avg property tax
$893
Homeownership rate
72.3%
1yr appreciation
2.0%

Home price trend

FHFA House Price Index, quarterly.

Most expensive counties

  1. 1.Charleston County$415,000
  2. 2.Beaufort County$377,900
  3. 3.York County$287,600
  4. 4.Dorchester County$273,000
  5. 5.Lancaster County$272,100
  6. 6.Berkeley County$253,100
  7. 7.Greenville County$248,900
  8. 8.Jasper County$243,700
  9. 9.Horry County$235,000
  10. 10.Georgetown County$234,600

Most affordable counties

  1. 1.Dillon County12.6%
  2. 2.Chesterfield County12.9%
  3. 3.Marion County13.1%
  4. 4.Edgefield County13.1%
  5. 5.Cherokee County13.4%
  6. 6.Saluda County13.4%
  7. 7.Union County13.7%
  8. 8.Oconee County13.8%
  9. 9.Calhoun County13.8%
  10. 10.Newberry County13.9%
Avg electricity
15.0¢/kWh

DOE EIA residential average.

Avg annual energy cost
$1,616

Residential baseline.

Avg mortgage interest deduction
Pending

IRS SOI, state-level avg.

All counties in South Carolina

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to own a home in South Carolina?

Based on Census ACS, the state average home value in South Carolina is $165,220, with median annual property tax around $893. Your actual cost depends on county and property.

What is the property tax in South Carolina?

Property tax rates vary by county. South Carolina's state average sits at roughly $893 per year on a median home. See county-level pages for local rates.

How fast are home prices appreciating in South Carolina?

FHFA House Price Index data shows South Carolina appreciating 2.0% over the last year and 58.4% over the last five years.

Is homeownership high in South Carolina?

South Carolina's homeownership rate is 72.3% (Census ACS). The share of owner-occupied units varies widely across counties.

Data sources

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