Horry County, South Carolina Housing Market
In Horry County, South Carolina, the median home value is $287,700, with a median monthly rent of $1,255. This places Horry County at #689 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #10 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: $920
- Establishments: 12,652
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 6,418
- Multi-family: 93
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 165,830 (avg $72,299)
- Outflow: 149,851 (avg $70,122)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Horry County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29572 | 269.9 | -3.13% | 2025 |
| 2 | 29582 | 371.7 | +12.24% | 2025 |
| 3 | 29568 | 238.0 | +10.16% | 2025 |
| 4 | 29579 | 231.9 | -10.78% | 2025 |
| 5 | 29575 | 308.0 | +8.05% | 2025 |
| 6 | 29577 | 272.7 | +6.07% | 2025 |
| 7 | 29511 | 265.9 | +5.28% | 2025 |
| 8 | 29566 | 257.1 | +5.86% | 2025 |
| 9 | 29569 | 251.5 | +1.97% | 2025 |
| 10 | 29588 | 240.6 | +4.26% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Horry County | South Carolina Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $287,700 | $199,732 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,255 | $984 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 77.3% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 19.1 | 16.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Horry County is 44.0% above the South Carolina state average and 26.3% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,255/month is 27.5% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 19.1, the buy-vs-rent decision in Horry County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Horry County has an owner-occupancy rate of 77.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami County | Kansas | $287,700 | $1,107 |
| Dodge County | Minnesota | $287,700 | $1,020 |
| Minnehaha County | South Dakota | $287,600 | $978 |
| Washington County | Texas | $288,100 | $1,165 |
| Cass County | Minnesota | $288,300 | $863 |
Other Counties in South Carolina
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown County | $289,500 | $1,204 | 84.0% |
| 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).