Land and home values in Fairfield County, South Carolina
Fairfield County (suburban, Columbia, SC) covers 686 square miles and 8 census tracts. Residential land is about $2.74 per sq ft at the county median, from $2.21 in its most rural tracts to $5.44 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $180,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $1,220 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $2.74 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $119,267 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $29,817 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $3,990 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $180,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $92,800 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $318,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $157 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $1,100 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $1,220 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $1,560 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $1,870 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 8.1% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 1 | $5.44 | $463,000 | $1,250 |
| Mid | 1 | $5.44 | $213,000 | $1,220 |
| Entry | 3 | $2.55 | $137,000 | $1,140 |
| Rural | 3 | $2.27 | $126,000 | $1,360 |
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.
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway | Town | $4.70 | $193,000 |
| Jenkinsville | Town | $3.10 | $170,000 |
| Winnsboro Mills | Community | $2.83 | $112,000 |
| Chatham Forest | Subdivision | $2.70 | $143,000 |
| Deer Wood | Subdivision | $2.66 | $141,000 |
| Winnsboro | Town | $2.56 | $150,000 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Fairfield County, SC?
Residential land in Fairfield County, SC is about $2.74 per square foot, or $119,267 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $29,817. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Fairfield County, SC?
The typical (median) home in Fairfield County, SC is worth about $180,000, with entry-level homes around $92,800 and upper-end homes around $318,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Fairfield County, SC?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $1,220 a month in Fairfield County, SC, a 1-bedroom about $1,100 and a 3-bedroom about $1,560 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Fairfield County, SC?
Farmland averages about $3,990 an acre in Fairfield County, SC (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.