Cherokee County, SC Housing Market Brief
county · SC · score computed October 2026
What is Cherokee 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.
Population band 4 of 5 (population 39,232–102,612) · comparable within its band
Where is Cherokee County, SC in its market cycle?
Cherokee County, SC is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Cherokee County, SC?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Cherokee County, SC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $239K | ▼ -3.4% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 61 days | ▼ -32.2% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 3.4 | ▼ -19% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 170 | ▲ +4.3% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 50 | ▲ +28.2% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $160 | ▲ +7.8% | Redfin |
How has Cherokee County, SC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cherokee County, SC a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Cherokee County, SC is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 67 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Cherokee County, SC?
The median sale price in Cherokee County, SC is $239K, having fallen 3.4% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Cherokee County, SC?
Cherokee County, SC scores 55 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Cherokee County, SC's Alpha Score?
Cherokee County, SC's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (88/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (35/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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