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Columbia, SC—29209

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$227,000
1.3% YoY Growth
Household Income
$58,900
10.4% YoY Growth
Days on Market
38
32.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.9%
Median Rent
$1,680
3.4% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,050
8.8% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,320
3.9% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,690
0.6% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Columbia, SC

292122922329206292012920529229292102920429203
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Columbia, SC

As of May '26, the median home price in Columbia, SC is $227,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.3%. This indicates that home prices in Columbia, SC are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.9%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$227,0001.3%
Single Family $230,0001.3%
Condos $119,000-1.7%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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    2 Bed
    		$152,0001.3%
    3 Bed
    		$217,0001.4%
    4 Bed
    		$295,0002.4%
    5 Bed $583,2356.0%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    2.0%
    1 Bedroom
    4.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    22.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    51.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    16.3%
    5+ Bedrooms
    4.2%

    Rental Trends — Columbia, SC

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Columbia, SC is $1,680, with a year-over-year rent change of -3.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Columbia, SC is studios: $808, 1-bedrooms: $1,110, 2-bedrooms: $1,320, 3-bedrooms: $1,690, 4-bedrooms: $2,070. The most common rental property sizes in Columbia, SC are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 41.9% and 38.9% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,680$1,680
    Studio Rent $799$808
    1 Bed Rent $1,050$1,110
    2 Bed Rent $1,320$1,320
    3 Bed Rent $1,690$1,690
    4 Bed Rent $2,100$2,070
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    2.1%
    1 Bedroom
    11.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    38.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    41.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    5.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.0%

    Property Listings — Columbia, SC

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Columbia, SC is 38. This is a increase of 32.0% 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 24.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$247,0006.0%
    Listing Count
    		21743.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.3%43.0%
    Days on Market
    		3832.0%
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    Demographics — Columbia, SC

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Columbia, SC has a population of 37,300, which has increased by 11.1% over the past 5 years. Columbia, SC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 25.0% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 39.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.9% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		37,30011.1%
    % Under 18
    		25.0%20.8%
    % Seniors
    		12.3%-10.2%
    % WFH
    		7.9%102.6%
    % w/ College Degree
    		39.3%-0.3%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Columbia, SC is a predominantly black area, with 49.9% of the population identifying as black. The black population has grown by 7.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Columbia, SC is white, making up 38.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 6.0% of the population in Columbia, SC, and this percentage has increased by 17.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		38.6%-13.3%
    % Black
    		49.9%7.3%
    % Hispanic
    		5.6%19.1%
    % Asian
    		1.5%-21.1%
    % Foreign Born
    		6.0%17.6%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Columbia, SC

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 632 mortgage originations in Columbia, SC, of which 57.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 74.0%, with 48.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Columbia, SC. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		632
    % Conventional Loans
    		57.0%
    % Government Loans
    		43.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		2.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		13.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Columbia, SC

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Columbia, SC under the Section 8 program is 11.6%. 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. In Columbia, SC, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		909
    Total Units Section 8
    		722
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		11.6%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		88.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$230$1,050$1,280
    2 Bedroom$100$1,320$1,420
    3 Bedroom$120$1,690$1,810
    4 Bedroom$80$2,100$2,180

    Affordability — Columbia, SC

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.5
    Median Home Price$227,000
    Median Household Income$58,900

    Columbia, SC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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