Marlboro County, South Carolina Housing Market
In Marlboro County, South Carolina, the median home value is $82,000, with a median monthly rent of $689. This places Marlboro County at #3074 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #45 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: $1,015
- Establishments: 280
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 6
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 9,089 (avg $40,466)
- Outflow: 8,722 (avg $40,593)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Marlboro County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29512 | 207.3 | +3.25% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Marlboro County | South Carolina Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $82,000 | $199,732 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $689 | $984 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 63.0% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 9.9 | 16.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Marlboro County is 58.9% below the South Carolina state average and 64.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $689/month is 30.0% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 9.9, buying a home in Marlboro 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.
Marlboro County has an owner-occupancy rate of 63.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinney County | Texas | $82,000 | $1,272 |
| Claiborne Parish | Louisiana | $82,100 | $674 |
| Hardeman County | Texas | $81,900 | $684 |
| Bullock County | Alabama | $81,700 | $556 |
| Tallahatchie County | Mississippi | $82,300 | $732 |
Other Counties in South Carolina
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon County | $85,400 | $679 | 64.7% |
| Allendale County | $76,200 | $662 | 61.7% |
| Marion County | $93,200 | $669 | 62.6% |
| Bamberg County | $97,800 | $815 | 70.4% |
| Union County | $103,600 | $804 | 71.3% |
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).