Land and home values in South Carolina
Across South Carolina's 46 counties, residential land is about $5.41 per sq ft at the state median ($235,660 an acre). The typical home is worth about $277,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $1,340 a month. Largest city: Charleston; capital: Columbia. Values as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $5.41 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $235,660 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $58,915 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $4,900 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $277,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $191,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $393,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $157 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $1,180 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $1,340 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $1,660 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $1,980 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 5.8% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 93 | $17.20 | $541,000 | $1,560 |
| Upper | 237 | $9.11 | $399,000 | $1,550 |
| Mid | 337 | $5.53 | $290,000 | $1,430 |
| Entry | 369 | $3.28 | $186,000 | $1,220 |
| Small town | 46 | $3.47 | $235,000 | $995 |
| Rural | 229 | $2.56 | $146,000 | $990 |
| Farmland | 12 | $0.76 | $87,200 | $1,080 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Every county
| County | Setting | Land $/sq ft | Per acre | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston County | Metro core | $19.90 | $866,844 | $552,000 | $2,080 |
| Georgetown County | Small town | $13.30 | $579,348 | $352,000 | $1,420 |
| Beaufort County | Metro core | $11.80 | $514,008 | $525,000 | $2,060 |
| Dorchester County | Metro core | $7.91 | $344,647 | $364,000 | $1,740 |
| McCormick County | Rural | $7.83 | $341,205 | $137,000 | $1,080 |
| Horry County | Metro core | $7.55 | $328,965 | $345,000 | $1,490 |
| York County | Suburban | $7.49 | $326,308 | $386,000 | $1,500 |
| Oconee County | Small town | $7.07 | $307,969 | $250,000 | $1,020 |
| Berkeley County | Metro core | $6.88 | $299,911 | $326,000 | $1,800 |
| Greenville County | Metro core | $6.71 | $292,462 | $331,000 | $1,460 |
| Jasper County | Suburban | $5.85 | $254,739 | $305,000 | $1,600 |
| Aiken County | Metro core | $4.91 | $213,880 | $212,000 | $1,260 |
| Lexington County | Metro core | $4.77 | $207,955 | $248,000 | $1,230 |
| Richland County | Metro core | $4.54 | $197,893 | $251,000 | $1,440 |
| Lancaster County | Suburban | $4.43 | $192,797 | $313,000 | $1,120 |
| Saluda County | Suburban | $4.41 | $192,012 | $157,000 | $1,040 |
| Spartanburg County | Metro core | $4.37 | $190,357 | $248,000 | $1,210 |
| Marion County | Rural | $4.13 | $180,033 | $105,000 | $880 |
| Kershaw County | Suburban | $4.01 | $174,632 | $281,000 | $1,110 |
| Newberry County | Small town | $3.85 | $167,575 | $201,000 | $1,010 |
| Clarendon County | Rural | $3.73 | $162,609 | $163,000 | $900 |
| Anderson County | Suburban | $3.57 | $155,335 | $259,000 | $1,140 |
| Pickens County | Metro core | $3.40 | $148,322 | $275,000 | $1,180 |
| Colleton County | Rural | $3.31 | $144,227 | $201,000 | $935 |
| Greenwood County | Small town | $3.07 | $133,903 | $197,000 | $995 |
| Florence County | Metro core | $2.92 | $127,021 | $186,000 | $1,160 |
| Sumter County | Metro core | $2.91 | $126,585 | $193,000 | $1,280 |
| Fairfield County | Suburban | $2.74 | $119,267 | $180,000 | $1,220 |
| Calhoun County | Suburban | $2.67 | $116,087 | $236,000 | $1,170 |
| Edgefield County | Suburban | $2.60 | $113,387 | $241,000 | $1,000 |
| Cherokee County | Small town | $2.55 | $111,034 | $154,000 | $930 |
| Laurens County | Suburban | $2.53 | $110,294 | $187,000 | $1,120 |
| Chester County | Suburban | $2.41 | $104,849 | $152,000 | $1,030 |
| Chesterfield County | Rural | $2.30 | $100,275 | $148,000 | $950 |
| Orangeburg County | Small town | $2.28 | $99,186 | $142,000 | $1,040 |
| Abbeville County | Small town | $2.10 | $91,650 | $240,000 | $900 |
| Williamsburg County | Rural | $1.91 | $83,069 | $105,000 | $945 |
| Darlington County | Suburban | $1.85 | $80,412 | $158,000 | $1,140 |
| Barnwell County | Rural | $1.71 | $74,313 | $95,700 | $985 |
| Union County | Suburban | $1.49 | $65,035 | $109,000 | $980 |
| Lee County | Rural | $1.36 | $59,372 | $117,000 | $900 |
| Dillon County | Rural | $1.32 | $57,456 | $96,000 | $950 |
| Marlboro County | Rural | $1.14 | $49,528 | $93,100 | $905 |
| Bamberg County | Rural | $0.83 | $36,329 | $104,000 | $950 |
| Hampton County | Rural | $0.79 | $34,238 | $101,000 | $1,140 |
| Allendale County | Rural | $0.63 | $27,617 | $87,200 | $900 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in South Carolina?
Residential land in South Carolina is about $5.41 per square foot, or $235,660 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $58,915. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
Where is land most expensive in South Carolina?
The highest county medians for residential land are Charleston County ($19.90 per sq ft), Georgetown County ($13.30 per sq ft), Beaufort County ($11.80 per sq ft), Dorchester County ($7.91 per sq ft).
Where is land cheapest in South Carolina?
The lowest county medians are Allendale County ($0.63 per sq ft), Hampton County ($0.79 per sq ft), Bamberg County ($0.83 per sq ft), Marlboro County ($1.14 per sq ft); farmland and remote acreage are cheaper still.
What is the typical home value in South Carolina?
The typical (median) home in South Carolina is worth about $277,000, with entry-level homes around $191,000 and upper-end homes around $393,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in South Carolina?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $1,340 a month in South Carolina, a 1-bedroom about $1,180 and a 3-bedroom about $1,660 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in South Carolina?
Farmland averages about $4,900 an acre in South Carolina (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.