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Laurel Bay, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Beaufort County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,627
Population
1,353/sq mi density
$52,094
Median Income
$23,549 per capita
$221,300
Home Value
$408,273 Zillow
$1,375
Median Rent
38.5% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
741
Violent Crime/100K
6,898 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$52,094 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$221,300 home value, $1,375/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
741 violent crimes/100K (95% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$221,300
21% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
18% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
24.2%
63% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,021
Median year built: 1991
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$221,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$408,273
Median Sale Price
$294,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
24.2%
Owner-Occupied
75.8%
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:
$1,375/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
38 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
20.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$270
Active Inventory
5
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
38.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
24% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1991
Average age of housing stock: 35 years
Homeownership Rate
24.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $221,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $408,273 |
| Median Sale Price | $294,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $270 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,375 |
| 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 | 38 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 5 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $270 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 24.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 75.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 24.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,021 |
| Median Year Built | 1991 |
| Rent Burden | 38.5% |