BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – South Carolina home prices have climbed dramatically over the past decade, rising 86.5% since 2016 — an increase of $141,004 in the state’s median home price — according to a new analysis from Construction Coverage. The report, which examined Zillow, HUD, and U.S. Census Bureau data, ranks South Carolina 18th in the nation for home price growth over the last 10 years.
The findings highlight a widening gap between home values and household incomes. While the state’s median home price surged nearly 87%, median household income grew 53.9% over the same period, intensifying affordability pressures even as the broader housing market shows signs of cooling.
But in Berkeley County — one of South Carolina’s fastest‑growing counties — the trend is even more pronounced.
Berkeley County Housing Market Still Running Hot
Berkeley County continues to be one of the Lowcountry’s most competitive housing markets, fueled by rapid population growth, new industry, and sustained demand…