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Seneca, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Pickens County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,910
Population
1,065/sq mi density
$52,207
Median Income
$32,598 per capita
$223,100
Home Value
$297,748 Zillow
$806
Median Rent
31.0% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
587
Violent Crime/100K
2,604 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$52,207 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$223,100 home value, $806/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
587 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$223,100
21% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$806/mo
31% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
52.7%
19% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,286
Median year built: 1977
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$223,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$297,748
Median Sale Price
$272,500
Median List Price
$304,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
52.7%
Owner-Occupied
47.3%
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:
$806/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,478/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
217 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
11
Price Drops
21.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$164
Active Inventory
55
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
0% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
52.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $223,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $297,748 |
| Median Sale Price | $272,500 |
| Median List Price | $304,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $164 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $806 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,478 |
| 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 | 217 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 21.8% |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Active Inventory | 55 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $164 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 52.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 47.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 52.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,286 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 31.0% |