Charleston County, SC home prices

Charleston County, SC: the typical home is worth $617,247 as of 2026-05, up +0.5% over the past year and +307.6% since 2000. Listings run about $384/sq…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $31,169 → 2026: $617,247 (19.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $617,247, homes in Charleston County sit 181% above the South Carolina median ($219,596) and 164% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #1 of 46 South Carolina counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+0.5% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 51 days on the market, with 26% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 7.0× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~60% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$3,047/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,118/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Berkeley County, SC ($375,879) · Dorchester County, SC ($351,358) · Colleton County, SC ($256,935) · Beaufort County, SC ($557,701) · Georgetown County, SC ($389,849) · Williamsburg County, SC ($133,445)