Darlington County, SC home prices

Darlington County, SC: the typical home is worth $172,183 as of 2026-05, up +8.1% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $145/sq ft…

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

1986: $68,552 → 2026: $172,183 (2.5×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $172,183, homes in Darlington County sit 22% below the South Carolina median ($219,596) and 26% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #36 of 46 South Carolina counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+8.1% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 66 days on the market, with 16% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.7× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~24% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$850/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,349/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Lee County, SC ($143,605) · Chesterfield County, SC ($182,441) · Marlboro County, SC ($117,066) · Florence County, SC ($204,041) · Dillon County, SC ($144,875) · Kershaw County, SC ($259,136)