Pickens County, South Carolina Housing Market
In Pickens County, South Carolina, the median home value is $231,900, with a median monthly rent of $972. This places Pickens County at #1058 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #16 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: $924
- Establishments: 2,888
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 930
- Multi-family: 16
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 47,104 (avg $76,879)
- Outflow: 43,892 (avg $74,632)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Pickens County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29682 | 296.2 | +4.93% | 2025 |
| 2 | 29671 | 261.9 | -0.52% | 2025 |
| 3 | 29640 | 268.9 | +3.58% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Pickens County | South Carolina Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $231,900 | $199,732 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $972 | $984 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 70.9% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 19.9 | 16.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Pickens County is 16.1% above the South Carolina state average and 1.8% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $972/month is 1.2% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 19.9, the buy-vs-rent decision in Pickens County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Pickens County has an owner-occupancy rate of 70.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sibley County | Minnesota | $231,900 | $855 |
| Anderson County | South Carolina | $231,900 | $989 |
| Dodge County | Wisconsin | $231,900 | $988 |
| Lee County | Georgia | $231,800 | $1,184 |
| Madison County | Kentucky | $232,000 | $889 |
Other Counties in South Carolina
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson County | $231,900 | $989 | 74.8% |
| Spartanburg County | $233,300 | $1,084 | 73.0% |
| Lexington County | $234,500 | $1,178 | 77.4% |
| Oconee County | $237,100 | $881 | 76.2% |
| Richland County | $242,800 | $1,228 | 60.3% |
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).