Gaffney, SC metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is Gaffney, SC metro area’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 Gaffney, SC metro area in its market cycle?
Gaffney, SC metro area is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Gaffney, SC metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $196K | ▼ -22.1% |
| Median Days on Market | 56 days | ▲ +51.4% |
| Months of Supply | 4.5 | ▲ +25% |
| Homes for Sale | 170 | ▲ +10.4% |
| Homes Sold | 38 | ▼ -11.6% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $136 | ▼ -9% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.0% | ▼ -2.3% |
How has Gaffney, SC metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gaffney, SC metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Gaffney, SC metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 50 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Gaffney, SC metro area?
The median sale price in Gaffney, SC metro area is $196K, having fallen 22.1% over the past year.
How affordable is Gaffney, SC metro area?
Gaffney, SC metro area scores 66 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Gaffney, SC metro area's Alpha Score?
Gaffney, SC metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (66/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (32/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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