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Market AnalysisUpdated March 2026

Berkeley County, SC — Market Snapshot

Real estate market data for Berkeley County, South Carolina. Census demographics, rental trends, and economic indicators for investors and developers.

Population

238,723

ACS 2023

Median Household Income

$84,006

ACS 2023

Renter-Occupied

26%

ACS 2023

Median Rent

$1,525/mo

ACS 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023

Population & Income Profile

Age Distribution

Under 19
26.4%
Ages 20–29
13.5%
Ages 30–39
14.8%
Ages 40–49
12.6%
Ages 50–59
11.6%
Ages 60–69
12.0%
Over 70
9.1%

Household Income Distribution

Under $30K
15.0%
$30K–$50K
12.0%
$50K–$75K
00.0%
$75K–$100K
00.0%
$100K–$150K
00.0%
Above $150K
00.0%

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023

Housing Affordability

Affordability Label

Affordable (3-4x)

ACS 2023

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.1x

Redfin SFR ÷ FRED Per Capita Income
Very Affordable (<3x)Moderate (3–5x)Expensive (5–7x)Very Expensive (>7x)
7.1x

At 7.1x price-to-income, median home prices in Berkeley County are significantly above what income alone can support.

Affordability label: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. Price-to-income: Redfin median sale price (SFR, Dec 2025) ÷ FRED per capita personal income (Q4 2025).

Housing Market Overview

Median Home Value
$414,368
Median Gross Rent
$1,525/mo
Homeownership Rate
74%
Typical Monthly Housing Cost(owner-occupied w/ mortgage)
$1,378/mo
Median Annual Property Tax(ACS estimate)
$1,528
Vacancy Rate
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023. Monthly Housing Cost: ACS B25105. Property Tax: ACS B25103.

Home Price Index

Berkeley County HPI

306.1

FRED Q4 2025

Since 2020

+57.1%

vs. 2020 baseline

Berkeley County home values have appreciated 57.1% since 2020, trailing the South Carolina statewide average of 71.7%.

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) — FHFA House Price Index. Updated Q4 2025.

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Bawa Score: 90 / 100

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Economic Indicators

Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Per Capita Personal Income
$58,397
Labor Force
126,984
GDP
$12B
Building Permits
3,169

▲ +6.8% since 2020

State Overview

State Tax Revenue (quarterly)millions USD, not seasonally adjusted
$5.0B
State Home Price Index
710.8
State GDP
$357B

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED). Updated Q4 2025.

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