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Pickens, South Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Pickens, SC (Pickens County) — Census median home value $196,400, county listing prices up about 3.1% over the past year. Market data for Pickens houses and the broader area.
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Pickens, SC is in Pickens County, South Carolina — this guide covers houses in Pickens and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,386, with a median household income of $58,534. Census data puts Pickens houses at a median value of $196,400 (all owner-occupied homes); Pickens County's current median listing price runs $418,848, up about 3.1% over the past year.
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Market overview
Pickens housing market
Pickens is in Pickens County, South Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Pickens and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$196,400
Population (Census ACS)
3,386
Median household income
$58,534
County price trend (2025)
1.99% 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
Pickens market snapshot
Population
3,386
County
Pickens County
Median Household Income
$58,534
Median Home Value (city)
$196,400
Median Listing Price (Pickens County)
$418,848
Median Gross Rent
$874/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+3.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Pickens's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $196,400. Separately, Pickens County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $418,848. 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
Pickens County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.99% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Pickens has an estimated population of 3,386 and a median household income of $58,534, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Pickens's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% 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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Places around Pickens
County guide: Pickens County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Pickens.
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Nearby communities include Arial, Liberty, Six Mile, Norris, Cateechee, Dacusville, Central, Clemson University.
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Nearby city · ~16.2 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Easley (~8.6 mi), Keowee Key (~12.3 mi), Berea (~13.8 mi), Powdersville (~14.1 mi), Welcome (~14.4 mi), Parker (~14.8 mi), Salem (~15.0 mi), Clemson (~15.1 mi), Travelers Rest (~15.9 mi), Newry (~16.1 mi), Caesars Head (~16.2 mi), City View (~16.2 mi), Slater-Marietta (~16.3 mi), Sans Souci (~16.3 mi), Judson (~16.4 mi), Dunean (~16.9 mi).
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Census & home facts
Pickens data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
3,386
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$196,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$58,534
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$874
County FHFA annual change (2025)
1.99%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$418,848
Census place type
city
County
Pickens County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
3.06 sq mi
Census GEOID
4556140
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Pickens
Schools
Pickens 01 — 24 schools, 16,310 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Pickens addresses may be served by Pickens 01, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Pickens FAQ
What are houses worth in Pickens, SC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Pickens at $196,400. Pickens County's current median listing price runs $418,848, up about 3.1% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Pickens, SC?
For owner-occupied houses in Pickens, Census ACS data shows a median value of $196,400. Active listing prices in Pickens County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Pickens, SC?
Pickens houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Pickens 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 Pickens, SC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Pickens's population at approximately 3,386.
What's the median rent in Pickens, SC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Pickens at approximately $874 per month.
What is the median household income in Pickens, SC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Pickens at approximately $58,534.
Is the Pickens housing market growing?
Pickens County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.99% annual change in 2025.
Is Pickens, SC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Pickens's median home value at about 3.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% 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 Pickens, SC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Pickens 01 for many Pickens addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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