Dorchester County, SC Housing Market Brief
county · SC · as of May 2026
What is Dorchester 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 Dorchester County, SC in its market cycle?
Dorchester 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.
Dorchester County, SC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $384K | ▲ +2.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 62 days | 0% |
| Months of Supply | 3.6 | ▼ -10% |
| Homes for Sale | 1,266 | ▲ +6.1% |
| Homes Sold | 352 | ▲ +17.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $189 | ▼ -0.9% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.1% | ▲ +0.1% |
How has Dorchester County, SC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dorchester County, SC a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Dorchester County, SC is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 46 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Dorchester County, SC?
The median sale price in Dorchester County, SC is $384K, having risen 2.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Dorchester County, SC?
Dorchester County, SC scores 18 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Dorchester County, SC's Alpha Score?
Dorchester County, SC's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (72/100) and its weakest is Affordability (18/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Dorchester County, SC? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.