Edgefield County, South Carolina Housing Market
In Edgefield County, South Carolina, the median home value is $202,700, with a median monthly rent of $720. This places Edgefield County at #1371 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #19 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: $987
- Establishments: 428
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 186
- Multi-family: 8
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 10,151 (avg $70,129)
- Outflow: 9,290 (avg $69,226)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Edgefield County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29824 | 281.2 | +1.53% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Edgefield County | South Carolina Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $202,700 | $199,732 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $720 | $984 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 80.1% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.5 | 16.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Edgefield County is 1.5% above the South Carolina state average and 11.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $720/month is 26.8% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.5, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Edgefield County has an owner-occupancy rate of 80.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens County | Minnesota | $202,800 | $951 |
| Hill County | Montana | $202,600 | $776 |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | $202,500 | $1,688 |
| St. Bernard Parish | Louisiana | $202,500 | $1,082 |
| Mercer County | Kentucky | $202,300 | $831 |
Other Counties in South Carolina
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kershaw County | $217,100 | $971 | 82.0% |
| Aiken County | $218,000 | $1,062 | 76.5% |
| Greenwood County | $180,500 | $898 | 67.0% |
| Abbeville County | $178,800 | $799 | 78.1% |
| Florence County | $177,900 | $954 | 64.5% |
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).