Year-over-year, Hampton County home values have dipped modestly while activity has picked up. Typical home values are down about 5% from last May, yet homes sold have risen nearly 17% and active listings are up about 35%, signaling more options for buyers even as prices ease.
In the latest May 2026 snapshot, the median sale price sits around $214,000, while the median list price is much higher at about $296,000, showing a noticeable gap between asking and closing prices. Homes are taking a median of 48 days to sell, much faster than earlier in the year, and the average sale-to-list ratio has climbed to roughly 98%, indicating sellers are getting closer to their asking price.
Supply conditions highlight a market tilted toward buyers, with about 4.5 months of inventory locally compared with roughly 4.7 months across South Carolina overall. With 57 active listings, 9 new listings in May, and a relatively small share of homes selling above list price, both pricing and negotiation remain important for successful transactions. Buyers and sellers who want to navigate these shifting conditions in Hampton County can turn to Agent Pronto to connect with a local real estate agent who understands this market.
