Census ACS 2023 · 62 cities
Most Expensive Cities in South Carolina
Housing costs are the single largest expense for most families. In South Carolina, Mount Pleasant town has the highest median home value at $667,100. Across the state's 62 major cities, home values reflect local demand, job markets, school quality, and proximity to amenities. Understanding housing costs city-by-city helps homebuyers and renters find the best value for their budget within South Carolina.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Home Value | Median Rent | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Columbia city | $186,200 | $1,092 | $54,152 |
| 2 | Wade Hampton Cdp | $293,300 | $1,064 | $75,522 |
| 3 | Tega Cay city | $494,500 | $1,307 | $141,037 |
| 4 | Taylors Cdp | $242,700 | $1,260 | $71,747 |
| 5 | Sumter city | $188,400 | $1,055 | $53,071 |
| 6 | Summerville town | $295,700 | $1,414 | $78,621 |
| 7 | St. Andrews Cdp | $146,700 | $1,060 | $45,321 |
| 8 | Spartanburg city | $185,300 | $1,043 | $51,193 |
| 9 | Socastee Cdp | $218,200 | $1,244 | $59,826 |
| 10 | Simpsonville city | $267,500 | $1,322 | $79,233 |
| 11 | Seven Oaks Cdp | $195,900 | $1,185 | $64,003 |
| 12 | Rock Hill city | $267,400 | $1,279 | $64,770 |
| 13 | Red Hill Cdp | $223,900 | $1,078 | $62,132 |
| 14 | Red Bank Cdp | $176,200 | $1,141 | $60,348 |
| 15 | Powdersville Cdp | $318,600 | $1,231 | $88,125 |
| 16 | Port Royal town | $298,000 | $1,606 | $70,330 |
| 17 | Parker Cdp | $121,800 | $1,066 | $38,607 |
| 18 | Orangeburg city | $145,000 | $765.00 | $33,066 |
| 19 | Oak Grove Cdp | $195,700 | $988.00 | $75,506 |
| 20 | North Myrtle Beach city | $371,900 | $1,171 | $72,111 |
| 21 | North Charleston city | $267,700 | $1,364 | $62,789 |
| 22 | North Augusta city | $220,500 | $1,080 | $90,132 |
| 23 | Newberry city | $124,600 | $837.00 | $47,885 |
| 24 | Myrtle Beach city | $347,700 | $1,132 | $53,679 |
| 25 | Murrells Inlet Cdp | $355,800 | $1,702 | $75,438 |
| 26 | Mount Pleasant town | $667,100 | $2,026 | $121,364 |
| 27 | Moncks Corner town | $312,800 | $1,203 | $91,516 |
| 28 | Mauldin city | $242,100 | $1,401 | $81,027 |
| 29 | Little River Cdp | $267,800 | $1,531 | $64,590 |
| 30 | Lexington town | $271,200 | $1,360 | $83,263 |
| 31 | Lake Wylie Cdp | $464,200 | $1,517 | $112,113 |
| 32 | Ladson Cdp | $222,100 | $1,517 | $83,031 |
| 33 | James Island town | $454,200 | $1,443 | $100,176 |
| 34 | Irmo town | $193,100 | $1,412 | $85,137 |
| 35 | Hilton Head Island town | $652,100 | $1,518 | $96,715 |
| 36 | Hanahan city | $339,800 | $1,324 | $84,061 |
| 37 | Greer city | $264,300 | $1,144 | $80,030 |
| 38 | Greenwood city | $123,400 | $826.00 | $40,253 |
| 39 | Greenville city | $453,300 | $1,248 | $68,460 |
| 40 | Goose Creek city | $279,500 | $1,611 | $87,437 |
| 41 | Garden City Cdp | $194,100 | $1,382 | $50,027 |
| 42 | Gantt Cdp | $156,200 | $1,021 | $47,265 |
| 43 | Gaffney city | $141,100 | $822.00 | $41,214 |
| 44 | Fountain Inn city | $255,400 | $1,072 | $72,021 |
| 45 | Fort Mill town | $457,000 | $1,437 | $127,537 |
| 46 | Forest Acres city | $260,500 | $1,182 | $76,417 |
| 47 | Florence city | $189,800 | $922.00 | $56,433 |
| 48 | Five Forks Cdp | $424,600 | $2,139 | $140,668 |
| 49 | Easley city | $243,100 | $903.00 | $65,330 |
| 50 | Dentsville Cdp | $154,600 | $1,145 | $44,029 |
| 51 | Conway city | $236,300 | $881.00 | $54,841 |
| 52 | Columbia city | $243,500 | $1,158 | $55,653 |
| 53 | Clemson city | $359,100 | $972.00 | $49,713 |
| 54 | Charleston city | $469,100 | $1,632 | $90,038 |
| 55 | Cayce city | $158,900 | $1,358 | $58,095 |
| 56 | Carolina Forest Cdp | $298,700 | $1,567 | $70,647 |
| 57 | Boiling Springs Cdp | $230,000 | $1,267 | $79,798 |
| 58 | Bluffton town | $444,500 | $2,187 | $105,463 |
| 59 | Berea Cdp | $187,200 | $1,032 | $48,104 |
| 60 | Beaufort city | $310,400 | $1,061 | $59,454 |
| 61 | Anderson city | $199,600 | $965.00 | $44,321 |
| 62 | Aiken city | $261,800 | $1,199 | $69,837 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mount Pleasant town is the #1 ranked city in South Carolina by median home value, with a value of $667,100 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
South Carolina has 62 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in South Carolina.