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Market MapSouth CarolinaColleton

Colleton County

South CarolinaPopulation: 38,561
54
/100
Hold
#525 of 1,000 counties
#19 in South Carolina (46 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated July 6, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$256,935
Median Home Price
12% above national median
$15,525/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
6.04%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
54/100
54
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
41/100

Based on -1.8% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
75/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

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 (-1.8% YoY)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
38,561
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
  • −You expect appreciation to carry the deal, but prices have declined year over year

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
BerkeleySC
56$366,587$1,9486.38%HoldView
NewberrySC
56$205,027Est. pending—HoldView
CurrentColletonSC
54$256,935Est. pending—Hold
ChesterSC
54$213,763Est. pending—HoldView
DorchesterSC
53$343,638$1,6505.76%HoldView
HorrySC
51$313,508$1,7096.54%HoldView

The Bottom Line

HoldColleton is a neutral market.

Colleton County in South Carolina scores 54/100, ranking #525 of 1,000 US counties (top 67%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

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

Related markets

Markets like Colleton with stronger cash flow

  • Horry County for cash-flow rentals
  • Berkeley County for cash-flow rentals
  • Dorchester County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Colleton

  • Newberry County, lower entry price
  • Chester County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Colleton vs Chester for rentals
  • Colleton vs Dorchester for rentals
  • Colleton vs Berkeley for rentals
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