Union, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Union County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,047
Population
986/sq mi density
$34,112
Median Income
$26,533 per capita
$103,400
Home Value
$141,339 Zillow
$789
Median Rent
31.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
975
Violent Crime/100K
6,632 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$34,112 median income, 11.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,400 home value, $789/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
975 violent crimes/100K (157% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$103,400
63% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$789/mo
32% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
50.8%
22% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,315
Median year built: 1964
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$103,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$141,339
Redfin Median Sale
$165,995
Median Sale Price
$165,995
Median List Price
$192,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
50.8%
Owner-Occupied
49.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$786/mo
1 Bedroom
$791/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,038/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,270/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,374/mo
Census median rent:
$789/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$165,995
Median Days on Market
58 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
31.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$90
Active Inventory
42
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
1964
Average age of housing stock: 62 years
Homeownership Rate
50.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $103,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $141,339 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $165,995 |
| Median Sale Price | $165,995 |
| Median List Price | $192,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $90 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $789 |
| FMR Studio | $786 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $791 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,038 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,270 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,374 |
Market
| Days on Market | 58 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 31.0% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 42 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $90 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 50.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 49.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,315 |
| Median Year Built | 1964 |
| Rent Burden | 31.0% |