Is the Bennettsville, SC metro area good for real estate investing?

The Bennettsville, SC metropolitan area has an investment score of 49/100, rated as "Hold". It ranks #731 nationally among 894 metro areas analyzed.

What is the median home price in Bennettsville, SC?

The median home price in the Bennettsville, SC metro area is $117,017. The metro area includes 0 counties with prices ranging from the most affordable to more premium markets.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Bennettsville, SC?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in the Bennettsville, SC metro would generate negative cash flow of $613/month. Individual property and county performance varies. Explore the county-level analysis for more specific opportunities.

Metropolitan Area

Bennettsville, SC

South Carolina0

/100

Hold

#731 of 894 metros

Top 82% nationally for investing

Market Snapshot

$117,017

Median Home Price

54% below national median

$6,904/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.90%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

-$613

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

49/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

11/100

Based on -7.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Based on 0.0% population growth. Growing areas indicate economic stability.

Affordability(20%)

100/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow metro-level home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. This metro score represents area-wide averages; individual counties may vary significantly.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

+Affordable relative to local incomes
+Low unemployment (0.0%)

Challenges

-Declining home values (-7.0% YoY)
-Negative cash flow at typical financing (-$613/mo)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)

Counties in Bennettsville, SC

County data is being compiled for this metro area.

Compare to Similar Metros

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Marquette, MI Marquette, MI	69	$257,860	$1,445	6.72%	Buy	View
Jasper, IN Jasper, IN	69	$246,716	$1,242	6.04%	Buy	View
Muskogee, OK Muskogee, OK	69	$159,251	$981	7.39%	Buy	View
Hobbs, NM Hobbs, NM	69	$202,522	$1,433	8.49%	Buy	View
Storm Lake, IA Storm Lake, IA	69	$190,674	Est.		Buy	View
Current Bennettsville, SC	49	$117,017	Est.		Hold

The Bottom Line

HoldBennettsville, SC is a neutral market. Consider house hacking or targeting below-market deals in specific counties.

The Bennettsville, SC metro area scores 49/100, ranking #731 of 894 US metros (top 82%). Current metro-wide averages make traditional buy-and-hold investing challenging. Consider house hacking, value-add strategies, or drilling down to specific counties.

Monthly Cash Flow

$-613/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

-31.5%

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