Real Estate Investing in Honea Path, South Carolina (29654)

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Anderson County • Population: 9,998 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 29654 (Honea Path, SC)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (66/100)

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

📈 For Investors
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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
1 flag
  • Elevated vacancy: 10.7% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $224,505
Avg Monthly Rent $1,062
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $54,265
% Renters 19.2%

Market Analysis: 29654 Honea Path

In practical terms, ZIP 29654 has challenges — vacancy pressure, softer price growth, and tenant stability concerns sit alongside the $225K median. It rewards specialists, not generalists.

Distressed markets are won on execution, not on spreadsheets. ZIP 29654 registers the profile where tenant screening, deferred maintenance, and local relationships determine the outcome.

Statewide comparisons place 29654 among SC's softer markets. That context does not make the ZIP uninvestable, but it does raise the bar for due diligence.

From an investor standpoint, 9,998 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

Experienced landlords with local relationships tend to find 29654 workable. Turnkey investors from out of state usually find the numbers do not hold up in practice.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Honea Path:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 71/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4.1× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+6.8%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,062/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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COOL MARKET
Greenville-Anderson, SC Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
59 days
Average time to sell
Average
10.9%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Greenville-Anderson, SC metro data
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Property Strategy for 29654

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
5.7% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+9.8% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
2BR
$74,919/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $149,839 $1,180 5.7% +9.8% $74,919
3BR $236,259 $1,440 4.4% +9.5% $78,753
4BR $377,159 $1,720 3.3% +9.6% $94,290

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$238K$204K$170K$136K$102K$68KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 29654 Compare?

Metric 29654 Honea Path Greenville-Anderson, SC South Carolina
Home Value $224,505 $224,505 N/A $299,690
5-Year CAGR 6.4% 6.4% N/A 7.3%
Avg Rent $1,062 $1,062 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.7% 3.7% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.7%
Low
5yr Growth
+6.4%
Strong

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $224,505
Monthly Rent $1,062
Price-to-Rent 17.6:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.7%
Cap Rate 3.7%
5-Year IRR 10.1%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +6.8% ▲
3-Year CAGR +3.5% ▲
5-Year CAGR +6.4% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.4% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.7%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.7%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
10.7%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+6.4%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 29654

Population: 9,998

💰 Median Household Income
$54,265
This area
$54,265
State
$58,636
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
19.2%
This area
19.2%
State
26.9%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.3%
This area
3.3%
State
-1.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
17.3%
This area
17.3%
State
14.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
43.7 years
This area
43.7 years
State
22.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
10.7%
This area
10.7%
State
17.5%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 89.9%
Black/African American 5.3%
Other/Mixed 4.8%
Hispanic/Latino 0.4%
👶 Under 18
22.9%
This area
22.9%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
19.9%
This area
19.9%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
11.0%
This area
11.0%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 29654

B Avg School Grade
3 Schools
15.0:1 Avg Class Size
$13,073 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

Honea Path Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
595 Students
👨‍🏫
14.9:1 Class Size
💰
$13,073 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Honea Path Middle

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
313 Students
👨‍🏫
12.5:1 Class Size
💰
$13,073 Per Student
B Good

Belton Honea Path High

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
1,133 Students
👨‍🏫
17.6:1 Class Size
💰
$13,073 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

  • Class Size — Smaller classes mean more individual attention
  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

1 Nearby
C
Erskine College
984 students · 9.4 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical home price in Honea Path, SC?

Homes in Honea Path, SC typically sell near $225K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which reliable long-term demand.

Are tenants stable in Honea Path, SC?

Honea Path, SC draws a even-keeled base of working renters. Demand at the $1,062/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in Honea Path, SC?

SC ranks as a landlord-friendly state for landlord-tenant law. Honea Path generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

What approach is best for Honea Path, SC real estate?

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

Are rents high in Honea Path, SC?

Honea Path, SC rentals go for roughly $1,062/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $225K acquisition costs.

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