Charleston County, SC Housing Market Brief
county · SC · as of May 2026
What is Charleston County, SC’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Charleston County, SC in its market cycle?
Charleston County, SC is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Charleston County, SC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $625K | ▲ +1.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 69 days | ▲ +11.3% |
| Months of Supply | 3.8 | ▲ +5.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 3,044 | ▲ +3.5% |
| Homes Sold | 801 | ▼ -0.9% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $347 | ▲ +3.8% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.0% | ▼ -0.1% |
How has Charleston County, SC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Charleston County, SC a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Charleston County, SC is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 43 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Charleston County, SC?
The median sale price in Charleston County, SC is $625K, having risen 1.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Charleston County, SC?
Charleston County, SC scores 5 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Charleston County, SC's Alpha Score?
Charleston County, SC's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (84/100) and its weakest is Affordability (5/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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