Year-over-year, Dorchester County home values have inched up, with the typical home value rising about 3 percent. Median list prices are up nearly 4 percent from last May, while homes sold have jumped more than 26 percent, pointing to stronger buyer activity. Inventory has expanded too, with active listings up around 11 percent compared with a year ago.
In the latest monthly snapshot for May 2026, the typical home value sits near $385,000 and the median list price is just under $400,000. Compared with the broader South Carolina market, Dorchester County’s prices are higher than the state’s median of about $352,000, and local inventory is leaner than the state’s 4.7 months of supply.
Conditions have tilted toward a neutral market, with 3.6 months of supply and an average sale-to-list ratio right around 99 percent. Homes are moving faster than earlier in the year, with median days on market dropping from the low 70s in March to 59 days in May, and roughly 16 percent of recent sales closing above list price. At the same time, new listings and pending sales dipped month over month, hinting that both buyers and sellers are adjusting their pace. Whether you are aiming to purchase a home or list one in Dorchester County, Agent Pronto can connect you with a local agent who understands these dynamics and can help you navigate them confidently.
