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Barnwell County, SC home prices

Barnwell County, SC: the typical home is worth $174,673 as of 2026-05, down -1.7% over the past year and +134.8% since 2000. Listings run about $136/sq…

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Barnwell County is falling and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum-1.7%Falling
Valuation-0%Fair value
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market61 daysBalanced

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1992: $61,415 → 2026: $174,673 (2.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$174,6732026-05
1-year-1.7%
5-year-5.3%
10-year+26.1%
Since 2000+134.8%
Population20k2024
Median income$46,4822023 · 3.8× income
New homes/yr172024
Price / sq ft$136listings
Days on market612026-06
Active listings372026-06
Price cuts18%of listings

Market read

At $174,673, homes in Barnwell County sit 20% below the South Carolina median ($219,596) and 25% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #35 of 46 South Carolina counties by price.

Prices are cooling (-1.7% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 61 days on the market, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.8× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Allendale County, SC ($76,349) · Bamberg County, SC ($138,529) · Aiken County, SC ($247,247) · Burke County, GA ($188,118) · Screven County, GA ($188,320) · Hampton County, SC ($164,564)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Barnwell County, SC?
The typical home in Barnwell County is worth $174,673 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Barnwell County rising or falling?
Prices are down -1.7% over the past year and +134.8% since 2000 — a buyer's market.
Is Barnwell County affordable?
At 3.8× the local median income of $46,482, Barnwell County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Barnwell County?
Homes here take a median of 61 days to sell, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$74,398
2001$80,214
2002$80,392
2003$80,993
2004$87,886
2005$95,912
2006$105,186
2007$115,055
2008$120,143
2009$122,213
2010$117,672
2011$116,106
2012$114,667
2013$112,640
2014$121,644
2015$123,820
2016$132,674
2017$139,533
2018$141,861
2019$146,523
2020$155,540
2021$173,143
2022$191,839
2023$192,606
2024$183,598
2025$183,516
2026$174,334