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Most Affordable in South Carolina

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Most Affordable — South Carolina

1 Bennettsville $82,700
2 Homeland Park $101,400
3 Union $103,400
4 Chester $106,400
5 Dillon $110,000
6 Cheraw $113,400
7 Marion $119,400
8 Belvedere $120,400
9 Parker $121,800
10 Greenwood $123,400
11 Newberry $124,600
12 Woodfield $128,600
13 Lake City $133,700
14 Laurens $139,800
15 Gaffney $141,100
16 Piedmont $141,200
17 Orangeburg $145,000
18 St. Andrews $146,700
19 Dentsville $154,600
20 Clinton $154,700
21 Gantt $156,200
22 Georgetown $158,600
23 Cayce $158,900
24 York $161,000
25 Darlington $163,000
26 Welcome $164,100
27 Walterboro $170,500
28 Red Bank $176,200
29 Spartanburg $185,300
30 West Columbia $186,200
31 Berea $187,200
32 Sumter $188,400
33 Hartsville $188,800
34 Florence $189,800
35 Irmo $193,100
36 Garden City $194,100
37 Oak Grove $195,700
38 Seven Oaks $195,900
39 Burton $198,300
40 Sans Souci $199,100
41 Anderson $199,600
42 Lugoff $201,800
43 Centerville $212,800
44 Socastee $218,200
45 North Augusta $220,500
46 Laurel Bay $221,300
47 Ladson $222,100
48 Seneca $223,100
49 Red Hill $223,900
50 Lancaster $226,300
51 Central $228,500
52 Valley Falls $229,600
53 Boiling Springs $230,000
54 Sangaree $231,900
55 White Knoll $232,000
56 Clover $236,100
57 Conway $236,300
58 Lyman $239,800
59 Camden $241,300
60 Mauldin $242,100
61 Taylors $242,700
62 Easley $243,100
63 Columbia $243,500
64 Fountain Inn $255,400
65 Forest Acres $260,500
66 Aiken $261,800
67 Greer $264,300
68 Rock Hill $267,400
69 Simpsonville $267,500
70 North Charleston $267,700
71 Little River $267,800
72 Lexington $271,200
73 Goose Creek $279,500
74 Travelers Rest $281,400
75 Wade Hampton $293,300
76 Summerville $295,700
77 Port Royal $298,000
78 Carolina Forest $298,700
79 Forestbrook $298,800
80 Beaufort $310,400
81 Moncks Corner $312,800
82 Powdersville $318,600
83 Hanahan $339,800
84 Myrtle Beach $347,700
85 Murrells Inlet $355,800
86 Clemson $359,100
87 Blythewood $368,300
88 North Myrtle Beach $371,900
89 Lake Murray of Richland $378,900
90 Litchfield Beach $409,100
91 Five Forks $424,600
92 Bluffton $444,500
93 Hollywood $450,400
94 Greenville $453,300
95 James Island $454,200
96 Fort Mill $457,000
97 Lake Wylie $464,200
98 Hardeeville $467,500
99 Charleston $469,100
100 Tega Cay $494,500

The most affordable housing markets in South Carolina offer opportunities for homeownership at a fraction of the cost of major metros. Bennettsville has a median home value of just $82,700.

Affordable housing markets often feature lower costs of living overall, making them attractive to retirees, remote workers, and families building wealth through homeownership. Many of these cities offer solid community amenities despite their lower price points.

While low home values make homeownership accessible, they may also reflect limited job markets or slower economic growth. The rise of remote work has created new opportunities for these communities to attract residents who can earn higher salaries from distant employers.

Did You Know?

  • 1. In Bennettsville, the median home costs just $82,700 — less than a new luxury car.
  • 2. Affordable housing markets have seen increased interest since the rise of remote work, as buyers can earn higher salaries from anywhere.
  • 3. Many of the most affordable cities are in the South and Midwest, where land costs and construction expenses are lower.

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