York County, South Carolina Housing Market
In York County, South Carolina, the median home value is $361,300, with a median monthly rent of $1,387. This places York County at #380 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #3 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: $1,228
- Establishments: 9,051
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 1,949
- Multi-family: 697
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 116,230 (avg $94,539)
- Outflow: 109,229 (avg $93,927)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 5 active ZIP codes in York County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29715 | 309.3 | +1.90% | 2025 |
| 2 | 29710 | 278.8 | +2.63% | 2025 |
| 3 | 29732 | 272.1 | +2.74% | 2025 |
| 4 | 29745 | 267.3 | +4.86% | 2025 |
| 5 | 29708 | 275.0 | +2.12% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | York County | South Carolina Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $361,300 | $199,732 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,387 | $984 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.5% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.7 | 16.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in York County is 80.9% above the South Carolina state average and 58.7% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,387/month is 41.0% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.7, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
York County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherburne County | Minnesota | $361,400 | $1,127 |
| Addison County | Vermont | $361,200 | $1,177 |
| Mathews County | Virginia | $360,900 | $1,032 |
| Lee County | Florida | $362,200 | $1,712 |
| Plumas County | California | $360,200 | $1,194 |
Other Counties in South Carolina
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster County | $329,900 | $959 | 83.3% |
| Dorchester County | $329,300 | $1,463 | 75.5% |
| Jasper County | $325,500 | $1,328 | 77.2% |
| Berkeley County | $310,300 | $1,654 | 74.5% |
| Greenville County | $299,000 | $1,262 | 68.9% |
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).