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West Columbia, SC—29169

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$227,000
0.0% YoY Growth
Household Income
$53,700
24.6% YoY Growth
Days on Market
34
22.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.1%
Median Rent
$1,540
8.5% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$850
14.6% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,200
1.6% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,800
3.9% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — West Columbia, SC

As of May '26, the median home price in West Columbia, SC is $227,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.0%. This indicates that home prices in West Columbia, SC are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.1%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$227,0000.0%
Single Family $229,0000.4%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		$171,000-0.6%
    3 Bed
    		$235,0000.9%
    4 Bed
    		$327,0000.3%
    5 Bed $440,4083.3%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    3.6%
    1 Bedroom
    8.8%
    2 Bedrooms
    40.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    36.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    9.5%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.8%

    Rental Trends — West Columbia, SC

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in West Columbia, SC is $1,660, with a year-over-year rent change of 8.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in West Columbia, SC is studios: $999, 1-bedrooms: $1,070, 2-bedrooms: $1,280, 3-bedrooms: $1,870, 4-bedrooms: $2,310. The most common rental property sizes in West Columbia, SC are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 59.4% and 18.0% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,540$1,660
    Studio Rent $999$999
    1 Bed Rent $850$1,070
    2 Bed Rent $1,200$1,280
    3 Bed Rent $1,800$1,870
    4 Bed Rent $2,000$2,310
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    6.3%
    1 Bedroom
    18.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    59.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    15.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    0.9%

    Property Listings — West Columbia, SC

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in West Columbia, SC is 34. This is a increase of 22.0% 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 15.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$250,000-11.0%
    Listing Count
    		10717.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.2%17.0%
    Days on Market
    		3422.0%
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    Demographics — West Columbia, SC

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, West Columbia, SC has a population of 21,300, which has decreased by -11.7% over the past 5 years. West Columbia, SC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 17.3% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 39.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.2% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		21,300-11.7%
    % Under 18
    		17.3%-1.1%
    % Seniors
    		20.8%3.0%
    % WFH
    		7.2%125.0%
    % w/ College Degree
    		39.0%39.8%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, West Columbia, SC is a predominantly white area, with 65.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 9.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in West Columbia, SC is black, making up 16.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 7.9% of the population in West Columbia, SC, and this percentage has decreased by 30.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		65.9%9.7%
    % Black
    		16.3%-16.8%
    % Hispanic
    		10.3%-35.2%
    % Asian
    		2.9%81.2%
    % Foreign Born
    		7.9%-30.1%
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    Mortgage and Risk — West Columbia, SC

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 322 mortgage originations in West Columbia, SC, of which 79.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 69.0%, with 34.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in West Columbia, SC. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% 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
    		322
    % Conventional Loans
    		79.0%
    % Government Loans
    		21.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		3.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		10.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — West Columbia, SC

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in West Columbia, SC under the Section 8 program is 4.2%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in West Columbia, SC, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		189
    Total Units Section 8
    		188
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		4.2%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		85.3%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$200$850$1,050
    2 Bedroom-$40$1,200$1,160
    3 Bedroom-$320$1,800$1,480
    4 Bedroom-$220$2,000$1,780

    Affordability — West Columbia, SC

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.9
    Median Home Price$227,000
    Median Household Income$53,700

    West Columbia, SC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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