Central, SC 29630 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Central, SC—29630

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$290,000

3.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$53,900

72.4% YoY Growth

Days on Market

10.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.6%

Median Rent

$1,600

8.6% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$450

33.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$895

6.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,900

0.9% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Central, SC

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Central, SC is $290,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.2%. This indicates that home prices in Central, SC are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$290,000	3.2%
Single Family	$294,000	3.2%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Central, SC

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Central, SC is $1,650, with a year-over-year rent change of 8.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Central, SC is 1-bedrooms: $492, 2-bedrooms: $1,030, 3-bedrooms: $2,170, 4-bedrooms: $1,370. The most common rental property sizes in Central, SC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 45.3% and 26.5% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,600	$1,650
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$450	$492
2 Bed Rent	$895	$1,030
3 Bed Rent	$1,900	$2,170
4 Bed Rent	$1,400	$1,370

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

6.0%

1 Bedroom

12.3%

2 Bedrooms

45.3%

3 Bedrooms

26.5%

4 Bedrooms

9.3%

5+ Bedrooms

0.6%

Property Listings — Central, SC

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Central, SC is 63. This is a decrease of -1.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market about the same amount of time than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 35.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$395,000	0.0%
Listing Count	82	37.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	37.0%
Days on Market	69	10.0%

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Demographics — Central, SC

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Central, SC has a population of 15,500, which has increased by 3.5% over the past 5 years. Central, SC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 17.8% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 37.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 11.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	15,500	3.5%
% Under 18	17.8%	17.1%
% Seniors	14.5%	20.8%
% WFH	11.2%	115.4%
% w/ College Degree	37.7%	12.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Central, SC is a predominantly white area, with 76.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 0.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Central, SC is hispanic, making up 6.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 6.1% of the population in Central, SC, and this percentage has decreased by 15.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	76.8%	0.9%
% Black	6.2%	-38.6%
% Hispanic	6.3%	-17.1%
% Asian	5.3%	65.6%
% Foreign Born	6.1%	-15.3%

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Mortgage and Risk — Central, SC

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 211 mortgage originations in Central, SC, of which 85.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 67.0%, with 24.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Central, SC. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	211
% Conventional Loans	85.0%
% Government Loans	15.0%
% Investor Loans	4.0%
% Second Loans	3.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	11.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Central, SC

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Central, SC under the Section 8 program is 2.7%. 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 and 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Central, SC, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	153
Total Units Section 8	103
% Rentals under Section 8	2.7%
% Occupied Section 8	94.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$520	$450	$970
2 Bedroom	$195	$895	$1,090
3 Bedroom	-$550	$1,900	$1,350
4 Bedroom	$220	$1,400	$1,620

Central, SC—29630

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Central, SC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Central, SC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Central, SC

Demographics — Central, SC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Central, SC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Central, SC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Central, SC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Central, SC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Norris, SC

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Liberty, SC

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.7
Median Home Price	$290,000
Median Household Income	$53,900

Central, SC—29630

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Central, SC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Central, SC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Central, SC

Demographics — Central, SC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Central, SC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Central, SC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Central, SC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Central, SC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Norris, SC

Clemson, SC

Clemson

Six Mile, SC

Liberty, SC

Frequently Asked Questions

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