Calhoun County, South Carolina Housing Market
In Calhoun County, South Carolina, the median home value is $172,100, with a median monthly rent of $1,052. This places Calhoun County at #1760 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #24 within South Carolina.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,305
- Establishments: 256
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 38
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 5,549 (avg $70,845)
- Outflow: 5,303 (avg $70,356)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 4 active ZIP codes in Calhoun County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29112 | 216.2 | — | 2024 |
| 2 | 29053 | 228.6 | -0.96% | 2025 |
| 3 | 29118 | 206.3 | +2.97% | 2025 |
| 4 | 29160 | 220.9 | +1.53% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Calhoun County | South Carolina Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $172,100 | $199,732 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,052 | $984 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 85.0% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 13.6 | 16.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Calhoun County is 13.8% below the South Carolina state average and 24.4% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,052/month is 6.9% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 13.6, buying a home in Calhoun County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Calhoun County has an owner-occupancy rate of 85.0%, compared to 73.2% in South Carolina and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | Indiana | $172,200 | $780 |
| Montgomery County | Kentucky | $172,200 | $830 |
| Trimble County | Kentucky | $172,000 | $863 |
| Lawrence County | Alabama | $172,300 | $753 |
| Montgomery County | Alabama | $171,900 | $1,092 |
Other Counties in South Carolina
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry County | $173,300 | $872 | 73.1% |
| Laurens County | $170,600 | $880 | 71.5% |
| McCormick County | $168,700 | $696 | 87.9% |
| Florence County | $177,900 | $954 | 64.5% |
| Abbeville County | $178,800 | $799 | 78.1% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).