Port Royal, SC 29935 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Port Royal, SC—29935

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$343,000

1.4% YoY Growth

Household Income

$64,600

57.6% YoY Growth

Days on Market

106

62.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

3.8%

Median Rent

$1,800

7.6% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,250

23.7% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,880

6.6% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,300

9.7% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Port Royal, SC

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Port Royal, SC is $343,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.4%. This indicates that home prices in Port Royal, SC are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 3.8%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$343,000	-1.4%
Single Family	$361,000	0.0%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Port Royal, SC

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Port Royal, SC is $1,950, with a year-over-year rent change of -7.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Port Royal, SC is 1-bedrooms: $1,290, 2-bedrooms: $1,930, 3-bedrooms: $2,490, 4-bedrooms: $3,800. The most common rental property sizes in Port Royal, SC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 48.5% and 33.0% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,800	$1,950
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,250	$1,290
2 Bed Rent	$1,880	$1,930
3 Bed Rent	$2,300	$2,490
4 Bed Rent	$3,800	$3,800

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

3.0%

1 Bedroom

13.1%

2 Bedrooms

48.5%

3 Bedrooms

33.0%

5+ Bedrooms

2.3%

Property Listings — Port Royal, SC

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Port Royal, SC is 103. This is a increase of 53.0% 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.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$525,000	6.0%
Listing Count	35	22.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.6%	22.0%
Days on Market	106	62.0%

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Demographics — Port Royal, SC

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Port Royal, SC has a population of 4,030, which has increased by 2.6% over the past 5 years. Port Royal, SC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 16.7% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 34.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	4,030	2.6%
% Under 18	16.7%	9.2%
% Seniors	18.1%	28.4%
% WFH	5.8%	1,833.3%
% w/ College Degree	34.1%	21.4%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Port Royal, SC is a predominantly white area, with 46.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 23.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Port Royal, SC is black, making up 39.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 6.8% of the population in Port Royal, SC, and this percentage has increased by 4.6% 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	46.5%	-23.6%
% Black	39.2%	79.8%
% Hispanic	9.4%	3.3%
% Asian	0.0%	-100.0%
% Foreign Born	6.8%	4.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Port Royal, SC

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 70 mortgage originations in Port Royal, SC, of which 77.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 57.0%, with 21.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Port Royal, SC. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	70
% Conventional Loans	77.0%
% Government Loans	23.0%
% Investor Loans	4.0%
% Second Loans	9.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	14.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Port Royal, SC

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Port Royal, SC under the Section 8 program is 6.7%. 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 units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Port Royal, SC, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	120
Total Units Section 8	82
% Rentals under Section 8	6.7%
% Occupied Section 8	79.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$290	$1,250	$1,540
2 Bedroom	-$180	$1,880	$1,700
3 Bedroom	-$250	$2,300	$2,050
4 Bedroom	-$1,180	$3,800	$2,620

Port Royal, SC—29935

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Port Royal, SC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Port Royal, SC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Port Royal, SC

Demographics — Port Royal, SC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Port Royal, SC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Port Royal, SC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Port Royal, SC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Port Royal, SC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Port Royal

Beaufort, SC

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.5
Median Home Price	$343,000
Median Household Income	$64,600

Port Royal, SC—29935

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Port Royal, SC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Port Royal, SC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Port Royal, SC

Demographics — Port Royal, SC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Port Royal, SC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Port Royal, SC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Port Royal, SC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Port Royal, SC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Port Royal

Beaufort, SC

Beaufort, SC

Grays Hill

Beaufort, SC

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