Newberry, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Newberry County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,733
Population
1,170/sq mi density
$47,885
Median Income
$23,029 per capita
$124,600
Home Value
$175,752 Zillow
$837
Median Rent
26.4% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
595
Violent Crime/100K
3,112 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$47,885 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,600 home value, $837/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
595 violent crimes/100K (57% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$124,600
56% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$837/mo
28% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
50.5%
23% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,468
Median year built: 1960
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$124,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$175,752
Redfin Median Sale
$299,000
Median Sale Price
$299,000
Median List Price
$237,490
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
50.5%
Owner-Occupied
49.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$747/mo
1 Bedroom
$787/mo
2 Bedroom
$994/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,192/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,353/mo
Census median rent:
$837/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$299,000
Median Days on Market
72 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
21.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$119
Active Inventory
23
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1960
Average age of housing stock: 66 years
Homeownership Rate
50.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $124,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $175,752 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $299,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $299,000 |
| Median List Price | $237,490 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $119 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $837 |
| FMR Studio | $747 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $787 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $994 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,192 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,353 |
Market
| Days on Market | 72 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 21.7% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 23 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $119 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 50.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 49.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,468 |
| Median Year Built | 1960 |
| Rent Burden | 26.4% |