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Santee, SC—29142

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$235,000
0.6% YoY Growth
Household Income
$50,700
50.0% YoY Growth
Days on Market
114
93.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.1%
Median Rent
$2,100
1.5% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$725
N/A
2-Bed Rent
$3,000
60.4% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,100
N/A
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Santee, SC

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Santee, SC is $235,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.6%. This indicates that home prices in Santee, SC are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.1%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$235,000-0.6%
Single Family $235,000-0.4%
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
    		$182,0001.7%
    3 Bed
    		$259,0001.2%
    4 Bed
    		$319,0000.6%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    2.1%
    1 Bedroom
    7.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    16.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    50.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    19.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    4.2%

    Rental Trends — Santee, SC

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Santee, SC is $2,030, with a year-over-year rent change of -1.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Santee, SC is 1-bedrooms: $725, 2-bedrooms: $3,000, 3-bedrooms: $2,100, 4-bedrooms: $2,300. The most common rental property sizes in Santee, SC are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 38.7% and 31.4% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,100$2,030
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $725$725
    2 Bed Rent $3,000$3,000
    3 Bed Rent $2,100$2,100
    4 Bed Rent $2,300$2,300
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    4.1%
    1 Bedroom
    25.8%
    2 Bedrooms
    31.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    38.7%

    Property Listings — Santee, SC

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Santee, SC is 109. This is a increase of 112.0% 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 7.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$294,000-11.0%
    Listing Count
    		6020.0%
    Listings as % of Homes2.8%20.0%
    Days on Market
    		11493.0%
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    Demographics — Santee, SC

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Santee, SC has a population of 4,660, which has decreased by -10.2% over the past 5 years. Santee, SC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.7% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 21.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.1% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		4,660-10.2%
    % Under 18
    		18.7%-7.4%
    % Seniors
    		28.7%16.2%
    % WFH
    		6.1%22.0%
    % w/ College Degree
    		21.0%-0.5%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Santee, SC is a predominantly black area, with 66.0% of the population identifying as black. The black population has grown by 0.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Santee, SC is white, making up 30.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.8% of the population in Santee, SC, and this percentage has increased by 60.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		30.6%1.0%
    % Black
    		66.0%0.9%
    % Hispanic
    		1.7%750.0%
    % Asian
    		2.6%1,200.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		0.8%60.0%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Santee, SC

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 101 mortgage originations in Santee, SC, of which 57.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 77.0%, with 45.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Santee, SC. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		101
    % Conventional Loans
    		57.0%
    % Government Loans
    		43.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		2.0%
    % Second Loans
    		10.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		10.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Santee, SC

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

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		52
    Total Units Section 8
    		3
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		N/A
    % Occupied Section 8
    		N/A

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$65$725$790
    2 Bedroom-$2,050$3,000$950
    3 Bedroom-$920$2,100$1,180
    4 Bedroom-$960$2,300$1,340

    Affordability — Santee, SC

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio4.3
    Median Home Price$235,000
    Median Household Income$50,700

    Santee, SC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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