Darlington, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Darlington County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
6,128
Population
1,301/sq mi density
$31,240
Median Income
$33,779 per capita
$163,000
Home Value
$147,953 Zillow
$801
Median Rent
42.6% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
1,478
Violent Crime/100K
8,580 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$31,240 median income, 4.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$163,000 home value, $801/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,478 violent crimes/100K (289% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$163,000
42% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$801/mo
31% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
50.2%
23% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,186
Median year built: 1968
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$163,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$147,953
Median Sale Price
$79,500
Median List Price
$210,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
50.2%
Owner-Occupied
49.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$850/mo
1 Bedroom
$856/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,098/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,317/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,499/mo
Census median rent:
$801/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
206 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
9.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$51
Active Inventory
22
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
42.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
37% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1968
Average age of housing stock: 58 years
Homeownership Rate
50.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $163,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,953 |
| Median Sale Price | $79,500 |
| Median List Price | $210,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $51 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $801 |
| FMR Studio | $850 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $856 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,098 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,317 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,499 |
Market
| Days on Market | 206 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 9.1% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 22 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $51 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 50.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 49.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,186 |
| Median Year Built | 1968 |
| Rent Burden | 42.6% |
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