South Carolina home prices rose 86.5% since 2016, increasing by $141,004 to a median of $304,083, outpacing median household income growth of 53.9%. Berkeley County remains highly competitive, with an average home value of $373,997 and median sale price of $383,083, despite a slight recent dip. The state's housing trends mirror national patterns, showing rapid post-pandemic price surges followed by market cooling, yet affordability remains tight.