Charleston County, South Carolina Housing Market
In Charleston County, South Carolina, the median home value is $489,100, with a median monthly rent of $1,620. This places Charleston County at #145 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #1 within South Carolina.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,362
- Establishments: 22,398
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 2,401
- Multi-family: 991
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 172,546 (avg $145,760)
- Outflow: 163,106 (avg $145,226)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Charleston County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29401 | 419.1 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 29429 | 330.9 | — | 2025 |
| 3 | 29470 | 414.8 | — | 2025 |
| 4 | 29438 | 313.8 | -6.96% | 2025 |
| 5 | 29449 | 297.1 | -16.70% | 2025 |
| 6 | 29487 | 331.3 | +4.19% | 2025 |
| 7 | 29403 | 539.2 | +7.70% | 2025 |
| 8 | 29412 | 404.7 | +3.54% | 2025 |
| 9 | 29464 | 465.7 | +5.22% | 2025 |
| 10 | 29466 | 341.6 | +8.43% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Charleston County | South Carolina Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $489,100 | $199,732 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,620 | $984 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 63.9% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 25.2 | 16.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Charleston County is 144.9% above the South Carolina state average and 114.8% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,620/month is 64.6% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 25.2, Charleston County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Charleston County has an owner-occupancy rate of 63.9%, compared to 73.2% in South Carolina and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Johns County | Florida | $489,200 | $1,922 |
| Chelan County | Washington | $490,100 | $1,226 |
| Bonner County | Idaho | $487,900 | $1,122 |
| Charlottesville city | Virginia | $486,700 | $1,540 |
| Chester County | Pennsylvania | $485,600 | $1,763 |
Other Counties in South Carolina
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort County | $455,600 | $1,653 | 75.9% |
| York County | $361,300 | $1,387 | 74.5% |
| Lancaster County | $329,900 | $959 | 83.3% |
| Dorchester County | $329,300 | $1,463 | 75.5% |
| Jasper County | $325,500 | $1,328 | 77.2% |
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).