Real Estate Investing in Lamar, South Carolina

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 5,029 • Darlington County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (57/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 13.6% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Elevated poverty: 21.8% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.2% 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 $144,980
Avg Monthly Rent $927
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Lamar Real Estate

Lamar (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.

Investors considering Lamar, SC should understand what the ★★★☆☆ rating represents — a market with material structural headwinds, not a temporary rough patch.

Market conditions in Lamar are lackluster. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Lamar a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Best ZIP codes in Florence, SC

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Avg Home Value
$144,980
Avg Monthly Rent
$927
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (SC)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Florence, SC metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
57%
Days Pending
2/2
66 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Florence, SC metro
66
Days to pending
9.0%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Lamar, SC

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lamar, SC

How deep is the rental pool in Lamar, SC?

Working renters make up the core of the Lamar, SC tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

How does Lamar, SC stack up for property investment?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Lamar, SC ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $145K and rents of $927/mo drive the underlying numbers.

How do home values compare in Lamar, SC?

The median home value in Lamar, SC is roughly $145K. That puts it reasonable relative to the SC statewide average.

How high is vacancy risk in Lamar, SC?

Lamar, SC sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader SC rental market.

Is Lamar, SC good for landlords?

Lamar, SC operates under SC law, which is landlord-friendly overall for landlords. Expect consistent treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

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