Top South Carolina markets by PropertyIQ Score
Top metros
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orangeburg, SC | 70 | C- |
| 2 | Florence, SC | 63 | D |
| 3 | Newberry, SC | 60 | D- |
| 4 | Columbia, SC | 40 | F |
| 5 | Seneca, SC | 40 | F |
| 6 | Augusta, GA | 39 | F |
| 7 | Spartanburg, SC | 33 | F |
| 8 | Greenville, SC | 33 | F |
| 9 | Sumter, SC | 32 | F |
| 10 | Gaffney, SC | 26 | F |
Top counties
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darlington County, SC | 83 | B |
| 2 | Orangeburg County, SC | 69 | D+ |
| 3 | Newberry County, SC | 59 | F |
| 4 | Union County, SC | 57 | F |
| 5 | Florence County, SC | 55 | F |
| 6 | Aiken County, SC | 52 | F |
| 7 | Edgefield County, SC | 48 | F |
| 8 | Kershaw County, SC | 47 | F |
| 9 | Sumter County, SC | 42 | F |
| 10 | Abbeville County, SC | 40 | F |
South Carolina Real Estate Market
AI-powered housing market analysis for every metro area and county in South Carolina. Updated monthly with the latest data from Zillow, Redfin, Census, and FRED.
South Carolina Metro Areas
14 metropolitan areas tracked by PropertyIQ in South Carolina
+2 more metro areas in South Carolina tracked by PropertyIQ
South Carolina Counties
46 counties tracked by PropertyIQ in South Carolina
+34 more counties in South Carolina tracked by PropertyIQ
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South Carolina Real Estate Market Analysis
The South Carolina housing market offers investors and homebuyers a diverse range of opportunities across metro areas, counties, and communities at every price point. The PropertyIQ Score rates every market in South Carolina by combining Zillow price momentum over 3 and 12 months with Realtor.com market-flow signals — how fast homes sell and how often sellers cut prices — to show how each market is positioned to outperform or lag the state over the next three years.
South Carolina's housing market has benefited enormously from domestic migration, particularly retirees (Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head, the Lowcountry) and corporate relocations to Charleston and Greenville. The BMW manufacturing hub in Spartanburg County anchors sustained industrial employment demand. Charleston has become one of the South's most competitive housing markets, with limited buildable land creating structural supply constraints that support long-term appreciation.
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South Carolina Metro Areas and ZIP Codes
South Carolina Counties and ZIP Codes
Last updated: 2026-07-21. Data from Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, U.S. Census Bureau, FRED, BLS, and BEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many housing markets does PropertyIQ track in South Carolina?
PropertyIQ currently tracks 14 metro areas and 46 counties in South Carolina, each with its own PropertyIQ Score, home value trend, and days on market reading, refreshed monthly.
What does a PropertyIQ Score of 50 mean for a South Carolina market?
A score of 50 marks South Carolina's own state average demand momentum. PropertyIQ computes scores nationally across every US market, then calibrates the scale so a South Carolina market is read against South Carolina's own typical momentum rather than the national average. A market scoring above 50 is positioned to outperform the South Carolina average over the next three years, while one below 50 is positioned to lag it.
Where can I find ZIP code level housing data for South Carolina?
Every metro area and county listed on this page links through to its own ZIP codes, and each ZIP has its own market page with home value, rent, and days on market data. Start from a South Carolina metro or county below, then drill into ZIP codes for the most localized data available.
What data sources does PropertyIQ use for South Carolina market data, and how often is it updated?
PropertyIQ ingests fresh data every month from Zillow home values, Realtor.com days on market and price cut activity, Redfin, the US Census Bureau, FRED, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Every metro, county, and ZIP page for South Carolina shows a last updated date, and PropertyIQ Scores are recomputed monthly once that new source data lands.
Which South Carolina metro area has the strongest housing demand right now?
As of the latest monthly refresh, Orangeburg, SC has the highest PropertyIQ Score among South Carolina metro areas, indicating the strongest demand momentum in the state relative to its own history. Rankings shift month to month as new home value, days on market, and price cut data arrives, so check back after each monthly update.