Fairfield County, SC home prices

Fairfield County, SC: the typical home is worth $197,829 as of 2026-05, up +0.5% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $219/sq ft…

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

1993: $164,120 → 2026: $197,829 (1.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $197,829, homes in Fairfield County sit 10% below the South Carolina median ($219,596) and 15% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #30 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 41 days on the market, with 21% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.1× 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 ~32% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$977/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,922/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Chester County, SC ($213,763) · Newberry County, SC ($227,747) · Richland County, SC ($246,021) · Kershaw County, SC ($259,136) · Lancaster County, SC ($388,904) · Union County, SC ($134,585)