Lancaster County, SC Housing Market Brief
county · SC · as of May 2026
What is Lancaster 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 Lancaster County, SC in its market cycle?
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster County, SC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $435K | ▼ -8.4% |
| Median Days on Market | 56 days | ▼ -8.2% |
| Months of Supply | 4.3 | ▲ +4.9% |
| Homes for Sale | 711 | ▲ +8.9% |
| Homes Sold | 165 | ▲ +2.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $202 | ▼ -0.1% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% | ▲ +0.3% |
How has Lancaster County, SC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lancaster County, SC a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Lancaster County, SC is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 37 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Lancaster County, SC?
The median sale price in Lancaster County, SC is $435K, having fallen 8.4% over the past year.
How affordable is Lancaster County, SC?
Lancaster County, SC scores 16 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Lancaster County, SC's Alpha Score?
Lancaster County, SC's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (70/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (14/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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