Jefferson, SC29718

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$171,000
0.1% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$57,000
38.1% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
101
11.0% Longer than last year
Home Price Forecast
N/A
Median Rent
$1,100
N/A
1-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
2-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
3-Bed Rent
$1,100
N/A

Property Listings — Jefferson, SC

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Jefferson, SC is 101. This is a increase of 11.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 13.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$379,000-60.0%
Listing Count
15330.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.4%330.0%
Days on Market
10111.0%
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Demographics — Jefferson, SC

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Jefferson, SC has a population of 4,050, which has decreased by -6.0% over the past 5 years. Jefferson, SC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.3% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 10.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.0% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
4,050-6.0%
% Under 18
23.3%-1.7%
% Seniors
20.1%20.4%
% WFH
4.0%∞%
% w/ College Degree
10.9%39.7%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Jefferson, SC is a predominantly white area, with 72.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 5.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Jefferson, SC is black, making up 22.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.0% of the population in Jefferson, SC, and this percentage has increased by 150.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
72.5%5.8%
% Black
22.4%1.4%
% Hispanic
2.9%262.5%
% Asian
0.0%-100.0%
% Foreign Born
1.0%150.0%
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Mortgage and Risk — Jefferson, SC

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 42 mortgage originations in Jefferson, SC, of which 69.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 76.0%, with 57.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Jefferson, SC. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
42
% Conventional Loans
69.0%
% Government Loans
31.0%
% Investor Loans
0.0%
% Second Loans
0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
10.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Jefferson, SC

Jefferson, SC lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
52
Total Units Section 8
44
% Rentals under Section 8
13.1%
% Occupied Section 8
95.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 BedroomN/AN/A$730
2 BedroomN/AN/A$930
3 Bedroom$130$1,100$1,230
4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,370

Affordability — Jefferson, SC

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio3
Median Home Price$171,000
Median Household Income$57,000

Jefferson, SC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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