Beaufort County Home Listings See Slight Median Price Dip in January

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The median home listed for sale in Beaufort County, South Carolina in January 2026 was $579,000, down slightly from $582,450 the previous month and $599,000 in January 2025. Homes in the county spent a median of 100 days on the market, up from 93 days the prior month but still above the national median of 78 days. Across the broader Hilton Head Island-Bluffton metro area, median home prices fell to $549,000, while the statewide median in South Carolina was $350,000 and the national median was $399,900.

Why it matters

The Beaufort County real estate market is an important indicator of the broader economic health of the Lowcountry region. While home prices have dipped slightly, they remain well above state and national averages, reflecting the area's continued desirability as a place to live and invest. However, the slower pace of sales could signal emerging headwinds for the local housing market.

The details

According to an analysis of Realtor.com data, the median home listed for sale in Beaufort County in January 2026 was 1,800 square feet and priced at $344 per square foot. This represents a 2% decrease in price per square foot compared to January 2025. Around 540 new homes were listed on the market in January, a 5.1% increase from the prior year. Across the broader Hilton Head Island-Bluffton metro area, the median home price fell to $549,000, with homes listed at $325 per square foot. Statewide, the median South Carolina home price was $350,000, at $195 per square foot, while the national median was $399,900 at $220 per square foot.

• The median home in Beaufort County listed for $579,000 in January 2026.
• In January 2025, the median home list price in Beaufort County was $599,000.
• Homes in Beaufort County spent a median of 100 days on the market in January 2026, up from 93 days the prior month.