Is Colleton County, SC good for real estate investing?

Colleton County has an investment score of 46/100, rated as "Hold". The county ranks #623 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Colleton?

The median home price in Colleton County is $240,872. This ranks #519 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Colleton?

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

Colleton County

South CarolinaPopulation: 38,561

/100

Hold

#623 of 1,000 counties

#26 in South Carolina (46 counties)

Market Snapshot

$240,872

Median Home Price

3% above national median

$14,318/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.94%

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

46/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

38/100

Based on -2.5% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

53/100

Price-to-income ratio of 5.1x. 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

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

-Declining home values (-2.5% YoY)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

38,561

Median Income

$46,795

vs $57,018 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

5.1x

Less affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
LaurensSC	47	$189,376	$1,013	6.42%	Hold	View
DillonSC	47	$120,426	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
FairfieldSC	47	$177,744	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
CurrentColletonSC	46	$240,872	Est. pending	—	Hold
WilliamsburgSC	46	$118,405	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
UnionSC	46	$124,114	Est. pending	—	Hold	View

The Bottom Line

HoldColleton is a neutral market.

Colleton County in South Carolina scores 46/100, ranking #623 of 1,000 US counties (top 82%).

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash