Orangeburg, SC Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Orangeburg, South Carolina. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$151,757

-1.6% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

10.4%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-6.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-6.1% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Cooling
8.8mo supply · Score -2/7

Migration: Top 86% nationally

Income Migration

➡️ Neutral1.00x

In-migrants avg $42,154 AGI vs out-migrants $42,001

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Opportunity Zone Market

4 ZIP codes in Orangeburg are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Orangeburg Market Summary

Orangeburg, SC is experiencing a correction with -1.6% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.51x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk is moderate (50/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 10.39% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score93/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.5x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$43,214

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-9.2%
Base Case-6.1%
Bull Case-3.1%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Orangeburg, SC's primary climate exposure is hurricanes (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 50/100 (Moderate) indicates overall risk with manageable exposure that should be factored into investment analysis. Buyers should consider climate-related insurance costs and potential future regulatory changes.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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