Georgetown County, South Carolina Housing Market
In Georgetown County, South Carolina, the median home value is $289,500, with a median monthly rent of $1,204. This places Georgetown County at #678 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #9 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: $999
- Establishments: 2,363
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 377
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 28,710 (avg $96,809)
- Outflow: 25,913 (avg $92,992)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Georgetown County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29585 | 255.3 | -2.72% | 2025 |
| 2 | 29440 | 291.2 | +9.95% | 2025 |
| 3 | 29576 | 262.4 | -4.49% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Georgetown County | South Carolina Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $289,500 | $199,732 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,204 | $984 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 84.0% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.0 | 16.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Georgetown County is 44.9% above the South Carolina state average and 27.1% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,204/month is 22.4% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.0, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Georgetown County has an owner-occupancy rate of 84.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moffat County | Colorado | $289,500 | $1,039 |
| Somervell County | Texas | $289,500 | $773 |
| Botetourt County | Virginia | $289,200 | $1,035 |
| Kent County | Michigan | $289,900 | $1,243 |
| Norfolk city | Virginia | $289,900 | $1,321 |
Other Counties in South Carolina
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horry County | $287,700 | $1,255 | 77.3% |
| Greenville County | $299,000 | $1,262 | 68.9% |
| Berkeley County | $310,300 | $1,654 | 74.5% |
| Jasper County | $325,500 | $1,328 | 77.2% |
| Dorchester County | $329,300 | $1,463 | 75.5% |
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).