Is Chester County, SC good for real estate investing?

Chester County has an investment score of 49/100, rated as "Hold". The county ranks #803 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Chester?

The median home price in Chester County is $210,532. This ranks #261 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Chester?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Chester County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Chester County

South CarolinaPopulation: 32,171

/100

Hold

#803 of 1,000 counties

#23 in South Carolina (46 counties)

Market Snapshot

$210,532

Median Home Price

23% below national median

$12,599/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.98%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

49/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Based on 0.00% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)

36/100

Based on -2.9% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

67/100

Price-to-income ratio of 4.2x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

-Declining home values (-2.9% YoY)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

32,171

Median Income

$50,022

vs $62,400 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

4.2x

Moderately affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
HorrySC	51	$313,508	$1,709	6.54%	Hold	View
CurrentChesterSC	49	$210,532	Est. pending	—	Hold
YorkSC	49	$385,981	$1,650	5.13%	Hold	View
LancasterSC	48	$384,904	$1,691	5.27%	Hold	View
ChesterfieldSC	48	$168,630	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
LaurensSC	47	$189,376	$1,013	6.42%	Hold	View

The Bottom Line

HoldChester is a neutral market.

Chester County in South Carolina scores 49/100, ranking #803 of 1,000 US counties (top 80%).

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

49/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Based on 0.00% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)

36/100

Based on -2.9% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

67/100

Price-to-income ratio of 4.2x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

County

Verdict

HorrySC

$313,508

$1,709

6.54%

Hold

View

CurrentChesterSC

$210,532

Est. pending

—

Hold

YorkSC

$385,981

$1,650

5.13%

Hold

View

LancasterSC

$384,904

$1,691

5.27%

Hold

View

ChesterfieldSC

$168,630

Est. pending

—

Hold

View

LaurensSC

$189,376

$1,013

6.42%

Hold

View