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Saint Helena Island, SC—29920

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$587,000
2.6% YoY Growth
Household Income
$72,900
41.1% YoY Growth
Days on Market
125
26.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
3.5%
Median Rent
$2,150
24.0% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
2-Bed Rent
$3,500
62.0% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,150
0.6% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Saint Helena Island, SC

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Saint Helena Island, SC is $587,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.6%. This indicates that home prices in Saint Helena Island, SC are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 3.5%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$587,0002.6%
Single Family $633,0002.9%
Condos $371,000-4.4%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $371,000
    -2.1%
    2 Bed
    		$405,000-3.1%
    3 Bed
    		$620,0003.2%
    4 Bed
    		$915,0003.9%
    5 Bed $1,287,4322.9%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.4%
    1 Bedroom
    3.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    21.5%
    3 Bedrooms
    52.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    15.5%
    5+ Bedrooms
    5.5%

    Rental Trends — Saint Helena Island, SC

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Saint Helena Island, SC is $3,360, with a year-over-year rent change of 24.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Saint Helena Island, SC is 2-bedrooms: $3,500, 3-bedrooms: $3,380, 4-bedrooms: $1,900. The most common rental property sizes in Saint Helena Island, SC are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 54.4% and 41.2% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,150$3,360
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    2 Bed Rent $3,500$3,500
    3 Bed Rent $2,150$3,380
    4 Bed Rent $1,900$1,900
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    % of Rental Stock

    1 Bedroom
    2.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    41.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    54.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    1.0%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.0%

    Property Listings — Saint Helena Island, SC

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Saint Helena Island, SC is 114. This is a increase of 24.0% 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 11.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$650,0004.0%
    Listing Count
    		18817.0%
    Listings as % of Homes1.3%17.0%
    Days on Market
    		12526.0%
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    Demographics — Saint Helena Island, SC

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Saint Helena Island, SC has a population of 9,920, which has decreased by -15.2% over the past 5 years. Saint Helena Island, SC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 15.8% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 33.9% 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
    		9,920-15.2%
    % Under 18
    		15.8%-13.2%
    % Seniors
    		33.4%13.6%
    % WFH
    		7.2%-18.2%
    % w/ College Degree
    		33.9%8.7%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Saint Helena Island, SC is a predominantly black area, with 47.8% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 13.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Saint Helena Island, SC is white, making up 40.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 5.6% of the population in Saint Helena Island, SC, and this percentage has increased by 55.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		40.8%2.0%
    % Black
    		47.8%-13.4%
    % Hispanic
    		6.6%112.9%
    % Asian
    		0.7%-12.5%
    % Foreign Born
    		5.6%55.6%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Saint Helena Island, SC

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 275 mortgage originations in Saint Helena Island, SC, of which 88.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 67.0%, with 20.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Saint Helena Island, SC. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		275
    % Conventional Loans
    		88.0%
    % Government Loans
    		12.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		5.0%
    % Second Loans
    		34.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		7.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Saint Helena Island, SC

    Saint Helena Island, SC lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		47
    Total Units Section 8
    		45
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		11.2%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		79.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 BedroomN/AN/A$1,340
    2 Bedroom-$2,010$3,500$1,490
    3 Bedroom-$300$2,150$1,850
    4 Bedroom$480$1,900$2,380

    Affordability — Saint Helena Island, SC

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio6.9
    Median Home Price$587,000
    Median Household Income$72,900

    Saint Helena Island, SC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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