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Laurel Bay, South Carolina real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Laurel Bay, SC (Beaufort County) — Census median home value $221,300, county listing prices down about 12.2% over the past year.
Laurel Bay, SC is in Beaufort County, South Carolina — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 5,627, with a median household income of $52,094. Census data puts Laurel Bay's median home value at $221,300 (all owner-occupied homes); Beaufort County's current median listing price runs $525,000, down about 12.2% over the past year.
At a glance
Laurel Bay market snapshot
Population
5,627
Median Household Income
$52,094
Median Home Value (city)
$221,300
Median Listing Price (Beaufort County)
$525,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,375/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-12.2%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Laurel Bay's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $221,300. Separately, Beaufort County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $525,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Beaufort County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.11% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Laurel Bay has an estimated population of 5,627 and a median household income of $52,094, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Laurel Bay's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 32% 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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Laurel Bay FAQ
What are home values like in Laurel Bay, SC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Laurel Bay's median home value at $221,300. Beaufort County's current median listing price runs $525,000, down about 12.2% over the past year.
What is the population of Laurel Bay, SC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Laurel Bay's population at approximately 5,627.
What's the median rent in Laurel Bay, SC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Laurel Bay at approximately $1,375 per month.
What is the median household income in Laurel Bay, SC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Laurel Bay at approximately $52,094.
Is the Laurel Bay housing market growing?
Beaufort County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.11% annual change in 2025.
Is Laurel Bay, SC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Laurel Bay's median home value at about 4.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 32% 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.
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