Horry County, SC Housing Market Brief
county · SC · as of May 2026
What is Horry 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 Horry County, SC in its market cycle?
Horry 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.
Horry County, SC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $325K | ▼ -3% |
| Median Days on Market | 101 days | ▼ -1% |
| Months of Supply | 6.3 | 0% |
| Homes for Sale | 8,199 | ▲ +2% |
| Homes Sold | 1,301 | ▲ +2.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $203 | ▲ +1.5% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.3% | ▲ +0.1% |
How has Horry County, SC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Horry County, SC a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Horry County, SC is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 39 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Horry County, SC?
The median sale price in Horry County, SC is $325K, having fallen 3% over the past year.
How affordable is Horry County, SC?
Horry County, SC scores 15 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Horry County, SC's Alpha Score?
Horry County, SC's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (51/100) and its weakest is Affordability (15/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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