Columbia, SC

Metro area in South Carolina · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +2.1%

Median Home Value

$247,877

↑ +0.7%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,538/mo

↑ +3.5%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

7.4%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+40.0%

Income Needed to Buy

$61,768

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

2,981

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

13.4

Favors buying

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.3%

3 Months

↑ +0.9%

12 Months

↑ +2.1%

5-Year Price Trend

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