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Blythewood, SC—29016

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$349,000
0.3% YoY Growth
Household Income
$100,000
18.2% YoY Growth
Days on Market
42
5.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.0%
Median Rent
$2,500
2.9% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
2-Bed Rent
$950
46.0% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,090
6.0% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Blythewood, SC

As of May '26, the median home price in Blythewood, SC is $349,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.3%. This indicates that home prices in Blythewood, SC are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.0%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$349,000-0.3%
Single Family $349,000-0.3%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$167,000-0.6%
    3 Bed
    		$294,0000.7%
    4 Bed
    		$371,000-0.3%
    5 Bed $462,116-0.3%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.5%
    1 Bedroom
    2.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    10.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    34.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    32.4%
    5+ Bedrooms
    18.9%

    Rental Trends — Blythewood, SC

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Blythewood, SC is $2,450, with a year-over-year rent change of 2.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Blythewood, SC is 2-bedrooms: $950, 3-bedrooms: $2,120, 4-bedrooms: $2,600. The most common rental property sizes in Blythewood, SC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 43.0% and 34.5% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,500$2,450
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    2 Bed Rent $950$950
    3 Bed Rent $2,090$2,120
    4 Bed Rent $2,540$2,600
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    2.1%
    1 Bedroom
    15.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    43.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    34.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    3.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.3%

    Property Listings — Blythewood, SC

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Blythewood, SC is 42. This is a increase of 5.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 26.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$377,000-6.0%
    Listing Count
    		34432.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.9%32.0%
    Days on Market
    		425.0%
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    Demographics — Blythewood, SC

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Blythewood, SC has a population of 29,200, which has increased by 37.3% over the past 5 years. Blythewood, SC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.6% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 49.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 12.4% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		29,20037.3%
    % Under 18
    		24.6%-1.6%
    % Seniors
    		12.0%-5.5%
    % WFH
    		12.4%244.4%
    % w/ College Degree
    		49.6%17.3%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Blythewood, SC is a predominantly black area, with 43.3% of the population identifying as black. The black population has grown by 17.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Blythewood, SC is white, making up 41.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 5.5% of the population in Blythewood, SC, and this percentage has increased by 111.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		41.6%-26.9%
    % Black
    		43.3%17.0%
    % Hispanic
    		6.9%102.9%
    % Asian
    		3.2%966.7%
    % Foreign Born
    		5.5%111.5%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Blythewood, SC

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 1165 mortgage originations in Blythewood, SC, of which 52.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 75.0%, with 51.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Blythewood, SC. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		1,165
    % Conventional Loans
    		52.0%
    % Government Loans
    		48.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		0.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		11.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Blythewood, SC

    Blythewood, SC lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		39
    Total Units Section 8
    		35
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		1.8%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		85.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 BedroomN/AN/A$1,280
    2 Bedroom$470$950$1,420
    3 Bedroom-$280$2,090$1,810
    4 Bedroom-$360$2,540$2,180

    Affordability — Blythewood, SC

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.4
    Median Home Price$349,000
    Median Household Income$100,000

    Blythewood, SC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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