Fairfield County, South Carolina Housing Market
In Fairfield County, South Carolina, the median home value is $151,200, with a median monthly rent of $938. This places Fairfield County at #2211 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #32 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: $1,187
- Establishments: 386
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 74
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 8,579 (avg $61,957)
- Outflow: 8,231 (avg $61,067)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 4 active ZIP codes in Fairfield County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29130 | 258.6 | +3.89% | 2025 |
| 2 | 29180 | 214.9 | +14.53% | 2025 |
| 3 | 29016 | 200.4 | +1.39% | 2025 |
| 4 | 29045 | 216.8 | +0.59% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Fairfield County | South Carolina Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $151,200 | $199,732 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $938 | $984 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.6% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 13.4 | 16.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Fairfield County is 24.3% below the South Carolina state average and 33.6% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $938/month is 4.7% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 13.4, buying a home in Fairfield 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.
Fairfield County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parke County | Indiana | $151,200 | $704 |
| Hardin County | Ohio | $151,200 | $793 |
| Weakley County | Tennessee | $151,200 | $803 |
| Hot Spring County | Arkansas | $151,100 | $768 |
| Ford County | Kansas | $151,100 | $1,010 |
Other Counties in South Carolina
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saluda County | $146,500 | $851 | 78.7% |
| Clarendon County | $158,000 | $763 | 72.9% |
| Darlington County | $158,200 | $896 | 70.9% |
| Chester County | $158,300 | $853 | 78.4% |
| Cherokee County | $142,000 | $869 | 73.8% |
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).