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Lancaster, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lancaster County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
8,738
Population
1,214/sq mi density
$43,234
Median Income
$30,084 per capita
$226,300
Home Value
$281,639 Zillow
$824
Median Rent
36.4% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
403
Violent Crime/100K
3,077 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$43,234 median income, 8.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$226,300 home value, $824/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
403 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$226,300
20% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$824/mo
29% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
44.3%
32% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,575
Median year built: 1973
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$226,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$281,639
Median Sale Price
$307,777
Median List Price
$285,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
44.3%
Owner-Occupied
55.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$881/mo
1 Bedroom
$922/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,011/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,382/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,696/mo
Census median rent:
$824/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
71 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
11
Price Drops
21.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$164
Active Inventory
76
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
36.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
17% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1973
Average age of housing stock: 53 years
Homeownership Rate
44.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $226,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,639 |
| Median Sale Price | $307,777 |
| Median List Price | $285,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $164 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $824 |
| FMR Studio | $881 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $922 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,011 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,382 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,696 |
Market
| Days on Market | 71 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 21.1% |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Active Inventory | 76 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $164 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 44.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 55.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 44.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,575 |
| Median Year Built | 1973 |
| Rent Burden | 36.4% |