Union County, South Carolina Housing Market
In Union County, South Carolina, the median home value is $103,600, with a median monthly rent of $804. This places Union County at #2877 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #41 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: $930
- Establishments: 436
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 89
- Multi-family: 284
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 9,659 (avg $47,276)
- Outflow: 9,345 (avg $47,487)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Union County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29379 | 228.0 | -1.31% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
This product uses FHFA Data but is neither endorsed nor certified by FHFA.
How Union County Compares
| Metric | Union County | South Carolina Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $103,600 | $199,732 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $804 | $984 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 71.3% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 10.7 | 16.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Union County is 48.1% below the South Carolina state average and 54.5% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $804/month is 18.3% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 10.7, buying a home in Union 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.
Union County has an owner-occupancy rate of 71.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason County | Illinois | $103,400 | $802 |
| Hardin County | Illinois | $103,800 | $379 |
| Rawlins County | Kansas | $103,800 | $817 |
| Concordia Parish | Louisiana | $103,800 | $771 |
| Rolette County | North Dakota | $103,800 | $505 |
Other Counties in South Carolina
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg County | $104,500 | $765 | 76.4% |
| Lee County | $104,600 | $823 | 70.5% |
| Barnwell County | $106,000 | $740 | 70.9% |
| Bamberg County | $97,800 | $815 | 70.4% |
| Hampton County | $112,000 | $843 | 73.4% |
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 2026-10-13. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).