Saint Matthews, SC 29135 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Saint Matthews, SC—29135

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$159,000

9.5% YoY Growth

Household Income

$54,100

27.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

0.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.9%

Median Rent

$900

90.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$650

26.9% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$900

N/A

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Saint Matthews, SC

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Saint Matthews, SC is $159,000, with a year-over-year change of -9.5%. This indicates that home prices in Saint Matthews, SC are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.9%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$159,000	-9.5%
Single Family	$159,000	-8.1%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Saint Matthews, SC

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Saint Matthews, SC is $1,240, with a year-over-year rent change of 90.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Saint Matthews, SC is 1-bedrooms: $825, 2-bedrooms: $900. The most common rental property sizes in Saint Matthews, SC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 41.7% and 39.6% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$900	$1,240
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$650	$825
2 Bed Rent	$900	$900
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

5.4%

1 Bedroom

6.4%

2 Bedrooms

41.7%

3 Bedrooms

39.6%

4 Bedrooms

6.8%

Property Listings — Saint Matthews, SC

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Saint Matthews, SC is 65. This is a decrease of -9.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$265,000	19.0%
Listing Count	16	31.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	31.0%
Days on Market	82	0.0%

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Demographics — Saint Matthews, SC

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Saint Matthews, SC has a population of 7,940, which has decreased by -5.3% over the past 5 years. Saint Matthews, SC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.8% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 21.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.6% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	7,940	-5.3%
% Under 18	20.8%	0.0%
% Seniors	24.9%	18.6%
% WFH	8.6%	152.9%
% w/ College Degree	21.5%	12.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Saint Matthews, SC is a predominantly white area, with 47.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 1.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Saint Matthews, SC is black, making up 44.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.1% of the population in Saint Matthews, SC, and this percentage has increased by 47.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	47.4%	1.5%
% Black	44.5%	-8.6%
% Hispanic	5.5%	27.9%
% Asian	0.3%	∞%
% Foreign Born	3.1%	47.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Saint Matthews, SC

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 69 mortgage originations in Saint Matthews, SC, of which 61.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 80.0%, with 55.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Saint Matthews, SC. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 3.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	69
% Conventional Loans	61.0%
% Government Loans	39.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	3.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Saint Matthews, SC

Saint Matthews, SC lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	123
Total Units Section 8	103
% Rentals under Section 8	14.6%
% Occupied Section 8	97.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$350	$650	$1,000
2 Bedroom	$230	$900	$1,130
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,440
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,730

Saint Matthews, SC—29135

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Saint Matthews, SC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Saint Matthews, SC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Saint Matthews, SC

Demographics — Saint Matthews, SC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Saint Matthews, SC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Saint Matthews, SC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Saint Matthews, SC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Saint Matthews, SC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.1
Median Home Price	$159,000
Median Household Income	$54,100

Saint Matthews, SC—29135

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Saint Matthews, SC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Saint Matthews, SC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Saint Matthews, SC

Demographics — Saint Matthews, SC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Saint Matthews, SC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Saint Matthews, SC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Saint Matthews, SC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Saint Matthews, SC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Gadsden, SC

Orangeburg, SC

Cameron, SC

Quicktown

Hopkins, SC

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