Real Estate Investing in Startex, South Carolina

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 422 • Spartanburg County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (69/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

Rare combination of both appreciation and cash flow. These markets don't last long — worth serious consideration.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 20.5% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Higher unemployment: 11.4% unemployment — tenant risk signal.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

9.5% 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 $152,606
Avg Monthly Rent $981
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Startex Real Estate

Startex, SC covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are muted — this is not a market to enter casually.

decisively Startex's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects thin investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

The $981/mo / $153K relationship in Startex looks subdued once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. leans the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Startex'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 Spartanburg, SC

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Avg Home Value
$152,606
Avg Monthly Rent
$981
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (SC)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Spartanburg, SC metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
58%
Days Pending
2/2
63 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Spartanburg, SC metro
63
Days to pending
10.6%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Startex, SC

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Frequently Asked Questions About Startex, SC

What is the tenant pool like in Startex, SC?

The tenant pool in Startex, SC is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $981/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in Startex, SC?

Occupancy in Startex, SC runs predictable with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $981/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

How do experienced investors play Startex, SC?

The best-fit strategy in Startex, SC is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

What does house hacking look like in Startex, SC?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Startex, SC reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

Is SC a landlord-friendly state?

The landlord environment in Startex, SC is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

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