Estimate your monthly payment in South Carolina. Uses 2026 average home prices ($285,000), 0.57% property tax, and programs for Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville.
The average home price in South Carolina is approximately $285,000 in 2026. With a standard 20% down payment of $57,000, your estimated monthly principal and interest on a 30-year loan at 6.8% would be around $1,486. Adding South Carolina's 0.57% property tax and homeowner's insurance brings your total estimated monthly PITI to roughly $1,741.
Key markets include Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville, each with varying price points. A 15-year loan at 6.3% would run approximately $1,961/month in P&I — higher payments but roughly half the lifetime interest cost. Adjust the sliders above to see how rate and term changes affect your payment instantly.
South Carolina offers the SC Housing Homebuyer Program for qualifying buyers. These programs typically provide down payment assistance, below-market interest rates, or both. Contact your state housing finance agency to check current income and purchase-price limits.
2026 Rate Tip: 30-year fixed rates average 6.5–7.5% in 2026. Even 0.25% lower saves roughly $17,100 over the loan's life. Get quotes from at least 3–5 lenders.
The average home price in South Carolina is approximately $285,000 in 2026. Charleston and Columbia tend to have higher prices than rural areas of the state.
South Carolina's effective property tax rate is approximately 0.57%, which equals about $1,624/year or $135/month on a $285,000 home.
SC Housing Homebuyer Program is available to qualifying buyers in South Carolina and offers down payment assistance and/or below-market rates. Contact your state housing finance agency for details.