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Columbia, SC—29210

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$201,000
0.5% YoY Growth
Household Income
$50,300
20.8% YoY Growth
Days on Market
47
6.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.9%
Median Rent
$1,200
1.5% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$950
9.5% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,150
6.3% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,650
6.5% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Columbia, SC

292122922329206292012920529229292042920929203
  • 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 $201,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.5%. This indicates that home prices in Columbia, SC are flat. 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
$201,0000.5%
Single Family $210,0000.5%
Condos $77,000-8.3%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $57,000
    0.0%
    2 Bed
    		$115,000-2.5%
    3 Bed
    		$204,0000.5%
    4 Bed
    		$278,0001.8%
    5 Bed $327,4431.2%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    2.8%
    1 Bedroom
    19.2%
    2 Bedrooms
    36.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    29.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    10.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.2%

    Rental Trends — Columbia, SC

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Columbia, SC is $1,310, with a year-over-year rent change of -1.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Columbia, SC is studios: $1,050, 1-bedrooms: $995, 2-bedrooms: $1,190, 3-bedrooms: $1,650, 4-bedrooms: $1,840. The most common rental property sizes in Columbia, SC are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 47.3% and 30.4% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,200$1,310
    Studio Rent $835$1,050
    1 Bed Rent $950$995
    2 Bed Rent $1,150$1,190
    3 Bed Rent $1,650$1,650
    4 Bed Rent $1,900$1,840
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    4.9%
    1 Bedroom
    30.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    47.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    14.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    3.3%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.1%

    Property Listings — Columbia, SC

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Columbia, SC is 47. This is a decrease of -6.0% 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 29.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$185,000-10.0%
    Listing Count
    		125-10.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.2%-10.0%
    Days on Market
    		47-6.0%
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    Demographics — Columbia, SC

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Columbia, SC has a population of 40,500, which has remained stable by 0.5% over the past 5 years. Columbia, SC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.6% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 29.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.2% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		40,5000.5%
    % Under 18
    		18.6%2.2%
    % Seniors
    		11.6%8.4%
    % WFH
    		9.2%228.6%
    % w/ College Degree
    		29.8%3.8%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Columbia, SC is a predominantly black area, with 54.6% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 0.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Columbia, SC is white, making up 34.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 7.2% of the population in Columbia, SC, and this percentage has increased by 26.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		34.4%-0.3%
    % Black
    		54.6%-0.9%
    % Hispanic
    		4.4%10.0%
    % Asian
    		2.1%-38.2%
    % Foreign Born
    		7.2%26.3%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Columbia, SC

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 353 mortgage originations in Columbia, SC, of which 64.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 71.0%, with 41.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Columbia, SC. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		353
    % Conventional Loans
    		64.0%
    % Government Loans
    		36.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		4.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		14.0%
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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 8.4%. 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
    		931
    Total Units Section 8
    		839
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		8.4%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		85.8%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$260$950$1,210
    2 Bedroom$190$1,150$1,340
    3 Bedroom$60$1,650$1,710
    4 Bedroom$150$1,900$2,050

    Affordability — Columbia, SC

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.6
    Median Home Price$201,000
    Median Household Income$50,300

    Columbia, SC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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