Lexington County, SC home prices

Lexington County, SC: the typical home is worth $274,115 as of 2026-05, up +0.8% over the past year and +183.8% since 2000. Listings run about $165/sq ft…

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

1975: $35,398 → 2026: $274,115 (7.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $274,115, homes in Lexington County sit 25% above the South Carolina median ($219,596) and 17% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #17 of 46 South Carolina counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+0.8% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 43 days on the market, with 22% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.6× 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 ~14% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$1,353/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,665/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Richland County, SC ($246,021) · Saluda County, SC ($213,778) · Aiken County, SC ($247,247) · Calhoun County, SC ($214,242) · Newberry County, SC ($227,747) · Fairfield County, SC ($197,829)