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Barnwell, South Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Barnwell, SC (Barnwell County) — Census median home value $137,300, county listing prices up about 13.4% over the past year. Market data for Barnwell houses and the broader area.
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Barnwell, SC is in Barnwell County, South Carolina — this guide covers houses in Barnwell and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,616, with a median household income of $43,239. Census data puts the median value of houses in Barnwell at $137,300.
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Market overview
Barnwell housing market
Barnwell is in Barnwell County, South Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Barnwell and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$137,300
Population (Census ACS)
4,616
Median household income
$43,239
County price trend (2025)
13.44% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Barnwell market snapshot
Population
4,616
County
Barnwell County
Median Household Income
$43,239
Median Home Value (city)
$137,300
Median Gross Rent
$545/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+13.4%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Barnwell's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $137,300.
County Price Trend
Barnwell County's FHFA house price index shows a 13.44% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Barnwell has an estimated population of 4,616 and a median household income of $43,239, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Barnwell's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 15% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Govan (~11.1 mi), Olar (~11.3 mi), Ulmer (~13.2 mi), Denmark (~14.3 mi), Allendale (~16.5 mi), Sycamore (~16.5 mi), Springfield (~18.3 mi), Windsor (~18.6 mi), Bamberg (~19.8 mi), Norway (~19.9 mi), Fairfax (~20.9 mi), New Ellenton (~22.0 mi), Ehrhardt (~22.6 mi), Cope (~22.7 mi), Salley (~22.8 mi), Neeses (~24.7 mi).
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Census & home facts
Barnwell data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,616
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$137,300
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$43,239
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$545
County FHFA annual change (2025)
13.44%
Census place type
city
County
Barnwell County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
7.84 sq mi
Census GEOID
4504060
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Barnwell 45 — 4 schools, 1,974 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Barnwell addresses may be served by Barnwell 45, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Barnwell FAQ
What are houses worth in Barnwell, SC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Barnwell at $137,300.
How much do houses cost in Barnwell, SC?
For owner-occupied houses in Barnwell, Census ACS data shows a median value of $137,300. Active listing prices in Barnwell County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Barnwell, SC?
Barnwell houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Barnwell County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Barnwell, SC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Barnwell's population at approximately 4,616.
What's the median rent in Barnwell, SC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Barnwell at approximately $545 per month.
What is the median household income in Barnwell, SC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Barnwell at approximately $43,239.
Is the Barnwell housing market growing?
Barnwell County's FHFA house price index shows a 13.44% annual change in 2025.
Is Barnwell, SC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Barnwell's median home value at about 3.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 15% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Barnwell, SC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Barnwell 45 for many Barnwell addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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