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Valley Falls, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Cherokee County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
7,249
Population
1,397/sq mi density
$55,671
Median Income
$26,400 per capita
$229,600
Home Value
$278,413 Zillow
$955
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
966
Violent Crime/100K
6,445 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$55,671 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$229,600 home value, $955/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
966 violent crimes/100K (154% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$229,600
19% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$955/mo
18% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
46.6%
29% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,020
Median year built: 2003
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$229,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$278,413
Median Sale Price
$258,200
Median List Price
$361,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
46.6%
Owner-Occupied
53.4%
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:
$955/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
15 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
35.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$178
Active Inventory
40
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
2003
Average age of housing stock: 23 years
Homeownership Rate
46.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $229,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $278,413 |
| Median Sale Price | $258,200 |
| Median List Price | $361,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $178 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $955 |
| 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 | 15 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 35.0% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 40 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $178 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 46.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 53.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,020 |
| Median Year Built | 2003 |
| Rent Burden | 31.3% |