Real Estate Investing in Richland County, South Carolina

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14 ZIP codes • Population: 391,295

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (70/100)

Solid choice β€” values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.1 / 5 (53/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • Elevated vacancy: 10.9% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.1/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.6% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $248,549
Avg Monthly Rent $1,503
ZIP Codes 14

Investing in Richland County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in South Carolina: Richland has 6 cities, 14 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

Richland is the kind of county where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. unambiguously out-of-state capital should be especially careful with carry-in assumptions.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Richland β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

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Property managers serving Richland County

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Columbia Property Management offers consistent, first-class service for apartments and rentals in Columbia, SC, focusing on real estate management. summary from their website

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CAMS Community Association Management Services provides management and financial services for community associations, offering support for homeowners and board members. summary from their website

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Chevelle Property Management, LLC is located at 7803 St Andrews Rd, Irmo, South Carolina. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$248,549
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,503
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (SC)
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πŸ“‰ 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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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Richland County

11 Colleges 44,691 Students 365 Off-Campus Renters
B
University of South Carolina-Columbia
4-Year Public Β· 36,579 students
πŸ“ ~365 students rent off-campus
C
Allen University
4-Year Private Β· 677 students
C
Columbia International University
4-Year Private Β· 2,631 students
C
Benedict College
4-Year Private Β· 1,731 students
C
Columbia College
4-Year Private Β· 1,572 students
C
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Columbia
Vocational For-Profit Β· 74 students
C
Southeastern College-Columbia
2-Year For-Profit Β· 249 students
D
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Nails-Columbia
Vocational For-Profit Β· 124 students
D
Barber Tech Academy-Columbia
Vocational For-Profit Β· 32 students
D
Fortis College-Columbia
2-Year For-Profit Β· 513 students
D
South University-Columbia
4-Year For-Profit Β· 509 students

Cities in Richland County

ZIP Codes in Richland County, SC

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Frequently Asked Questions About Richland County

What is the average monthly rent in, SC?

The typical rental in, SC commands about $1,503/mo monthly. That rent profile measured cash flow against the $249K purchase basis.

Do rentals sit vacant long in, SC?

, SC vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

Is real estate in, SC a good investment right now?

Our data puts, SC at 3.1/5 for investability. Home prices of $249K and rents around $1,503/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Are landlord laws favorable in, SC?

For rental operators, SC rates as tenant-protective. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

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