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Market MapSouth CarolinaMarlboro

Marlboro County

South CarolinaPopulation: 26,585
40
/100
Avoid
#953 of 1,000 counties
#41 in South Carolina (46 counties)

Market Snapshot

$105,048
Median Home Price
62% below national median
$6,287/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
40/100
40
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

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

Appreciation(25%)
0/100

Based on -17.8% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
84/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.1x. 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

  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-17.8% YoY)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
26,585
Median Income
$34,275
vs $62,400 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
3.1x
Moderately affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
ClarendonSC
43$178,010Est. pending—AvoidView
AbbevilleSC
42$200,450Est. pending—AvoidView
CurrentMarlboroSC
40$105,048Est. pending—Avoid
BarnwellSC
40$150,265Est. pending—AvoidView
CharlestonSC
39$598,246$2,0244.06%AvoidView
LeeSC
38$140,614Est. pending—AvoidView

The Bottom Line

AvoidMarlboro may be challenging for traditional rentals. High prices or low rents make cash flow difficult.

Marlboro County in South Carolina scores 40/100, ranking #953 of 1,000 US counties (top 95%).

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

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