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Clemson, SC—29631

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$395,000
2.9% YoY Growth
Household Income
$50,200
17.1% YoY Growth
Days on Market
68
29.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
2.3%
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
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Clemson, SC

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Clemson, SC is $395,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.9%. This indicates that home prices in Clemson, SC are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.3%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$395,0002.9%
Single Family $408,0002.8%
Condos $252,0008.6%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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    2 Bed
    		$206,0003.5%
    3 Bed
    		$377,0003.0%
    4 Bed
    		$484,0002.3%
    5 Bed $668,7603.6%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    3.5%
    1 Bedroom
    3.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    29.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    33.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    24.3%
    5+ Bedrooms
    5.5%

    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.

    TypeMedian RentAverage 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 Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Clemson, SC is 61. This is a decrease of -41.0% 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 17.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$394,000-24.0%
    Listing Count
    		71-1.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.5%-1.0%
    Days on Market
    		68-29.0%
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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.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		16,4007.8%
    % 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

    MetricLatest Census5-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

    MetricZip 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 SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax 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

    Affordability — Clemson, SC

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio7
    Median Home Price$395,000
    Median Household Income$50,200

    Clemson, SC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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