Williamston, SC 29697 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Williamston, SC—29697

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$271,000

0.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$70,000

56.4% YoY Growth

Days on Market

28.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.8%

Median Rent

$1,500

2.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,080

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,050

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$1,300

0.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Williamston, SC

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Williamston, SC is $271,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.0%. This indicates that home prices in Williamston, SC are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.8%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$271,000	0.0%
Single Family	$271,000	0.7%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Williamston, SC

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Williamston, SC is $1,480, with a year-over-year rent change of 2.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Williamston, SC is 1-bedrooms: $1,080, 2-bedrooms: $1,080, 3-bedrooms: $1,300, 4-bedrooms: $1,710. The most common rental property sizes in Williamston, SC are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 47.6% and 45.0% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,500	$1,480
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,080	$1,080
2 Bed Rent	$1,050	$1,080
3 Bed Rent	$1,300	$1,300
4 Bed Rent	$1,600	$1,710

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

3.5%

2 Bedrooms

45.0%

3 Bedrooms

47.6%

4 Bedrooms

3.9%

Property Listings — Williamston, SC

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Williamston, SC is 46. This is a decrease of -26.0% 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.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$369,000	13.0%
Listing Count	55	27.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	27.0%
Days on Market	49	-28.0%

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Demographics — Williamston, SC

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Williamston, SC has a population of 14,400, which has increased by 7.4% over the past 5 years. Williamston, SC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.3% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 19.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.4% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	14,400	7.4%
% Under 18	20.3%	-23.4%
% Seniors	17.6%	10.7%
% WFH	7.4%	94.7%
% w/ College Degree	19.3%	12.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Williamston, SC is a predominantly white area, with 79.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 5.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Williamston, SC is hispanic, making up 10.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 7.6% of the population in Williamston, SC, and this percentage has increased by 81.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	79.3%	-5.0%
% Black	5.6%	-37.8%
% Hispanic	10.3%	164.1%
% Asian	0.5%	-72.2%
% Foreign Born	7.6%	81.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Williamston, SC

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 386 mortgage originations in Williamston, SC, of which 65.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 69.0%, with 37.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Williamston, SC. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	386
% Conventional Loans	65.0%
% Government Loans	35.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	13.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Williamston, SC

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Williamston, SC under the Section 8 program is 1.2%. 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. In Williamston, SC, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	60
Total Units Section 8	17
% Rentals under Section 8	1.2%
% Occupied Section 8	94.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$290	$1,080	$790
2 Bedroom	-$100	$1,050	$950
3 Bedroom	-$90	$1,300	$1,210
4 Bedroom	-$10	$1,600	$1,590

Williamston, SC—29697

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Williamston, SC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Williamston, SC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Williamston, SC

Demographics — Williamston, SC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Williamston, SC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Williamston, SC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Williamston, SC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Williamston, SC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.5
Median Home Price	$271,000
Median Household Income	$70,000

Williamston, SC—29697

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Williamston, SC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Williamston, SC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Williamston, SC

Demographics — Williamston, SC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Williamston, SC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Williamston, SC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Williamston, SC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Williamston, SC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Belton, SC

Piedmont, SC

Pelzer, SC

Anderson, SC

Easley, SC

Frequently Asked Questions

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