Lake City, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Williamsburg County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
6,032 Population 1,109/sq mi density
$35,000 Median Income $24,027 per capita
$133,700 Home Value $128,948 Zillow
$696 Median Rent 42.4% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$35,000 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$133,700 home value, $696/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$133,700
53% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$696/mo
40% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
42.1%
36% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,874
Median year built: 1972

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$133,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$128,948
Redfin Median Sale
$210,000
Median Sale Price
$210,000
Median List Price
$187,250
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

42.1%
Owner-Occupied
57.9%
Renter-Occupied
42%
58%
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: $696/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Sale Price
$210,000
Median Days on Market
104 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
25.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$111
Active Inventory
24
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
42.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
37% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
42.1%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$133,700
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$128,948
Redfin Median Sale$210,000
Median Sale Price$210,000
Median List Price$187,250
Price Per Sq Ft$111

Rent

Census Median Rent$696
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 Market104
Sale-to-List Ratio0.9%
Price Drops25.0%
Homes Sold1
Active Inventory24
Price Per Sq Ft$111

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied42.1%
Renter-Occupied57.9%
Homeownership Rate42.1%
Total Housing Units2,874
Median Year Built1972
Rent Burden42.4%