Walterboro, SC · Houses & Market Data

Walterboro, South Carolina houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Walterboro, SC (Colleton County) — Census median home value $170,500, county listing prices up about 4.6% over the past year. Market data for Walterboro houses and the broader area.

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Walterboro, SC is in Colleton County, South Carolina — this guide covers houses in Walterboro and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 5,490, with a median household income of $48,366. Census data puts the median value of houses in Walterboro at $170,500.

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Market overview

Walterboro housing market

Walterboro is in Colleton County, South Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Walterboro and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$170,500

Population (Census ACS)

5,490

Median household income

$48,366

County price trend (2025)

4.6% 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

Walterboro market snapshot

Population

5,490

County

Colleton County

Median Household Income

$48,366

Median Home Value (city)

$170,500

Median Gross Rent

$865/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

+4.6%

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Why Walterboro

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Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Walterboro's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $170,500.

County Price Trend

Colleton County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.6% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Walterboro has an estimated population of 5,490 and a median household income of $48,366, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Walterboro's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 21% 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 Walterboro

County guide: Colleton County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Walterboro.

USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Colleton County and other South Carolina communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.

Nearby communities include Cottageville, Williams, Jacksonboro, Islandton, Smoaks, Lodge, Edisto Beach.

More South Carolina cities with market guides: Charleston, Columbia, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Rock Hill, Summerville, Goose Creek, Sumter.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Grover (~15.2 mi), St. George (~20.5 mi), Reevesville (~20.5 mi), Varnville (~23.7 mi), Ehrhardt (~23.8 mi), Ridgeville (~25.0 mi), Hampton (~25.2 mi), Harleyville (~25.3 mi), Coosawhatchie (~26.5 mi), Gillisonville (~27.5 mi), Brunson (~29.8 mi), Gifford (~32.8 mi), Luray (~33.3 mi), Furman (~33.4 mi), Estill (~34.3 mi), Bamberg (~34.4 mi).

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Census & home facts

Walterboro data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

5,490

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$170,500

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$48,366

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$865

County FHFA annual change (2025)

4.6%

Census place type

city

County

Colleton County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

6.96 sq mi

Census GEOID

4574275

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Walterboro

Schools

Colleton 01 — 9 schools, 4,946 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Colleton addresses may be served by Colleton 01, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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Common questions

Walterboro FAQ

What are houses worth in Walterboro, SC?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Walterboro at $170,500.

How much do houses cost in Walterboro, SC?

For owner-occupied houses in Walterboro, Census ACS data shows a median value of $170,500. Active listing prices in Colleton County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Walterboro, SC?

Walterboro houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Colleton 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 Walterboro, SC?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Walterboro's population at approximately 5,490.

What's the median rent in Walterboro, SC?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Walterboro at approximately $865 per month.

What is the median household income in Walterboro, SC?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Walterboro at approximately $48,366.

Is the Walterboro housing market growing?

Colleton County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.6% annual change in 2025.

Is Walterboro, SC affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Walterboro's median home value at about 3.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 21% 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 Walterboro, SC?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Colleton 01 for many Walterboro addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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