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Pickens County, SC home prices

Pickens County, SC: the typical home is worth $308,660 as of 2026-05, up +1.8% over the past year and +155.1% since 2000. Listings run about $207/sq ft…

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

Pickens County is cooling and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+1.8%Cooling
Valuation+15%Elevated
Affordability7/10Affordable
Market61 daysBalanced

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1979: $48,583 → 2026: $308,660 (6.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$308,6602026-05
1-year+1.8%
5-year+38.6%
10-year+106.4%
Since 2000+155.1%
Population138k2024
Median income$58,4802023 · 5.3× income
Median rent$1,517/mo2026 · 5.9% gross yield
New homes/yr1,4242024
Price / sq ft$207listings
Days on market612026-06
Active listings5302026-06
Price cuts20%of listings

Market read

At $308,660, homes in Pickens County sit 41% above the South Carolina median ($219,596) and 32% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #12 of 46 South Carolina counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.8% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 61 days on the market, with 20% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 5.3× 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 ~15% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,524/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,517/mo to rent.

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

Greenville County, SC ($339,562) · Oconee County, SC ($292,854) · Transylvania County, NC ($477,524) · Anderson County, SC ($293,195) · Henderson County, NC ($431,032) · Jackson County, NC ($452,560)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Pickens County, SC?
The typical home in Pickens County is worth $308,660 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Pickens County rising or falling?
Prices are up +1.8% over the past year and +155.1% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Pickens County affordable?
At 5.3× the local median income of $58,480, Pickens County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Pickens County?
Median rent is $1,517/mo — a gross rental yield of 5.9% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Pickens County?
Homes here take a median of 61 days to sell, with 20% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$120,995
2001$123,293
2002$129,257
2003$132,540
2004$136,526
2005$137,569
2006$143,751
2007$154,776
2008$151,567
2009$145,966
2010$136,854
2011$134,773
2012$131,370
2013$131,787
2014$132,464
2015$136,150
2016$146,733
2017$154,130
2018$167,494
2019$176,614
2020$188,891
2021$211,541
2022$242,920
2023$278,077
2024$287,700
2025$301,470
2026$306,622