Real Estate Investing in Cameron, South Carolina

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,764 • Calhoun County

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Should you buy in Cameron, SC? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (53/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 21.2% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.7% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $238,826
Avg Monthly Rent $1,053
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Cameron Real Estate

Cameron (South Carolina) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. decisively the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

Across Cameron's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run muted: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Rents in Cameron at $1,053/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

Cameron's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Best ZIP codes in Columbia, SC

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Avg Home Value
$238,826
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,053
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (SC)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Columbia, SC metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
52%
Days Pending
1/2
59 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Columbia, SC metro
59
Days to pending
11.6%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Cameron, SC

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cameron, SC

What strategy should investors use in Cameron, SC?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy Cameron, SC best. The market produces consistent results for that approach at the $239K price point.

Are there empty rentals in Cameron, SC?

Vacancy in Cameron, SC is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $1,053/mo.

How much rent can I charge in Cameron, SC?

Rents in Cameron, SC run near $1,053/mo. Compared with median home prices of $239K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

What does house hacking look like in Cameron, SC?

For house hackers, Cameron, SC is a challenging. The $1,053/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $239K property.

How qualified is the tenant pool in Cameron, SC?

The tenant pool in Cameron, SC is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,053/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

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