Chesnee, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Cherokee County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
804
Population
751/sq mi density
$39,375
Median Income
$23,275 per capita
$109,800
Home Value
$289,768 Zillow
$839
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
316
Violent Crime/100K
5,591 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$39,375 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,800 home value, $839/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
316 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$109,800
61% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$839/mo
28% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
53.7%
18% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
369
Median year built: 1965
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$109,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$289,768
Median Sale Price
$109,000
Median List Price
$340,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
53.7%
Owner-Occupied
46.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$928/mo
1 Bedroom
$982/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,155/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,450/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,699/mo
Census median rent:
$839/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
49 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
58.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$133
Active Inventory
12
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1965
Average age of housing stock: 61 years
Homeownership Rate
53.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $109,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $289,768 |
| Median Sale Price | $109,000 |
| Median List Price | $340,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $133 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $839 |
| FMR Studio | $928 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $982 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,155 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,450 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,699 |
Market
| Days on Market | 49 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 58.3% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 12 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $133 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 53.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 369 |
| Median Year Built | 1965 |
| Rent Burden | 29.6% |
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