Pickens County, SC Housing Market Brief
county · SC · as of May 2026
What is Pickens 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 Pickens County, SC in its market cycle?
Pickens 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.
Pickens County, SC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $320K | ▲ +3.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 57 days | ▼ -3.4% |
| Months of Supply | 3.9 | ▼ -4.9% |
| Homes for Sale | 629 | ▲ +3.3% |
| Homes Sold | 162 | ▲ +10.2% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $177 | ▼ -3% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.3% | ▼ -0.9% |
How has Pickens County, SC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pickens County, SC a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Pickens County, SC is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 45 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Pickens County, SC?
The median sale price in Pickens County, SC is $320K, having risen 3.3% over the past year.
How affordable is Pickens County, SC?
Pickens County, SC scores 21 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Pickens County, SC's Alpha Score?
Pickens County, SC's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (72/100) and its weakest is Affordability (21/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Pickens County, SC? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.