Clemson, SC 29631 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Clemson, SC—29631

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$409,000

1.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$50,200

17.1% YoY Growth

Days on Market

16.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.9%

Median Rent

$1,500

8.2% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$800

1.6% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,100

8.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,800

3.8% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Clemson, SC

As of May '26, the median home price in Clemson, SC is $409,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.8%. This indicates that home prices in Clemson, 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 Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$409,000	1.8%
Single Family	$424,000	1.2%
Condos	$262,000	9.6%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Clemson, SC

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Clemson, SC is $1,590, with a year-over-year rent change of 8.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Clemson, SC is studios: $633, 1-bedrooms: $754, 2-bedrooms: $1,220, 3-bedrooms: $1,930, 4-bedrooms: $1,890. The most common rental property sizes in Clemson, SC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 37.0% and 30.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,500	$1,590
Studio Rent	$550	$633
1 Bed Rent	$800	$754
2 Bed Rent	$1,100	$1,220
3 Bed Rent	$1,800	$1,930
4 Bed Rent	$1,700	$1,890

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

3.3%

1 Bedroom

5.6%

2 Bedrooms

37.0%

3 Bedrooms

30.4%

4 Bedrooms

23.5%

5+ Bedrooms

0.4%

Property Listings — Clemson, SC

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Clemson, SC is 61. This is a decrease of -16.0% 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 31.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$458,000	-5.0%
Listing Count	102	9.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	9.0%
Days on Market	61	-16.0%

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Demographics — Clemson, SC

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Clemson, SC has a population of 16,400, which has increased by 7.8% over the past 5 years. Clemson, SC is a less popular place for families, as children make up 11.5% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 61.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	16,400	7.8%
% Under 18	11.5%	-14.8%
% Seniors	12.2%	17.3%
% WFH	7.2%	-15.3%
% w/ College Degree	61.2%	-2.7%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Clemson, SC is a predominantly white area, with 76.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 5.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Clemson, SC is black, making up 7.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 7.3% of the population in Clemson, SC, and this percentage has decreased by 17.0% 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	76.9%	-5.8%
% Black	7.5%	53.1%
% Hispanic	3.7%	48.0%
% Asian	5.4%	-29.9%
% Foreign Born	7.3%	-17.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Clemson, SC

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 195 mortgage originations in Clemson, SC, of which 91.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 59.0%, with 15.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Clemson, SC. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 4.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	195
% Conventional Loans	91.0%
% Government Loans	9.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	12.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	4.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Clemson, SC

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Clemson, SC under the Section 8 program is 2.2%. 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 and 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Clemson, SC, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	81
Total Units Section 8	81
% Rentals under Section 8	2.2%
% Occupied Section 8	98.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$350	$800	$1,150
2 Bedroom	$170	$1,100	$1,270
3 Bedroom	-$250	$1,800	$1,550
4 Bedroom	$160	$1,700	$1,860

Clemson, SC—29631

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Clemson, SC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Clemson, SC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Clemson, SC

Demographics — Clemson, SC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Clemson, SC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Clemson, SC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Clemson, SC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Clemson, SC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Clemson

Central, SC

Pendleton, SC

Norris, SC

Newry

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	7.2
Median Home Price	$409,000
Median Household Income	$50,200

Clemson, SC—29631

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Clemson, SC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Clemson, SC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Clemson, SC

Demographics — Clemson, SC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Clemson, SC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Clemson, SC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Clemson, SC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Clemson, SC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Clemson

Central, SC

Pendleton, SC

Norris, SC

Newry

Frequently Asked Questions

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