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Market MapSouth CarolinaFairfield

Fairfield County

South CarolinaPopulation: 20,942
74
/100
Buy
#0 of 0 counties
#2 in South Carolina (46 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated July 8, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$197,829
Median Home Price
0% below national median
$1,922/mo
Median Rent
0% below national median
11.66%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Top 50% nationally
+$212
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Scenario comparison

Same $1,922/mo rent assumption, 20% down, 6.85% rate. What changes is the acquisition price.
ScenarioPurchase priceMonthly cash flowCap rateCash-on-cash
75% of median
value-add or distressed
$148,372+$471/mo10.1%+16.6%
Median
typical MLS deal
$197,829+$212/mo7.6%+5.6%
125% of median
newer / premium
$247,287-$48/mo6.1%-1.0%

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

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20%
5%50%100%

Purchase

Purchase Price$197,829
Down Payment (20%)$39,566
Loan Amount$158,263
Interest Rate6.85%

Monthly Cash Flow

Gross Rent+$1,922
Monthly P&I-$1,037
Est. Expenses (35%)-$673
Net Cash Flow+$212/mo
7.6%
Cap Rate (all cash)
5.6%
Cash-on-Cash Return
11.66%
Rent-to-Price Ratio

* Based on county median values. 35% expenses include taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, and property management. Actual results vary by property.

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
74/100
74
Cash Flow(30%)
100/100

Based on 11.66% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)
55/100

Based on 0.5% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
88/100

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

  • +Positive cash flow potential (+$212/mo)
  • +Affordable relative to local incomes
  • +Complete rent data available

Challenges

No significant challenges identified based on current data.

Economic Indicators

Population
20,942
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

Best for
  • +Cash-flow buyers: the deal pencils at typical financing
  • +First-time investors looking for lower-risk markets

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
DillonSC
77$144,875Est. pending—Strong BuyView
CurrentFairfieldSC
74$197,829$1,92211.66%Buy
FlorenceSC
70$196,261$1,2227.47%BuyView
RichlandSC
66$238,959$1,5447.75%BuyView
AikenSC
65$226,755$1,4677.76%BuyView
OrangeburgSC
64$154,731$1,1849.18%BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyFairfield offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Fairfield County in South Carolina scores 74/100, ranking #0 of 0 US counties (top 50%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental clears about $212/month in cash flow, backed by a 11.66% gross rent-to-price ratio.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$212/mo
Cap Rate
7.6%
Cash-on-Cash
5.6%

Related markets

Markets like Fairfield with stronger cash flow

  • Orangeburg County for cash-flow rentals
  • Aiken County for cash-flow rentals
  • Richland County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Fairfield

  • Dillon County, lower entry price
  • Orangeburg County, lower entry price
  • Florence County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Fairfield vs Dillon for rentals
  • Fairfield vs Florence for rentals
  • Fairfield vs Richland for rentals
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