Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 540,896 ↑ 1.2% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $123,041 65% above national median |
| Median Home Value | $461,800 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
| Median Age | 40.7 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 4.0% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 66 transactions |
| Active Listings | 70 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 526 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $10,000 |
| Recent Sales | 59 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 180 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 23.09 acres |
| Active Listings | 48 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 5.54 | $117,500 | $21,209 | LOT 2 Ernandez Rd | Richburg |
| Feb 2026 | 43.88 | $225,413 | $5,137 | 0 Pilgrim Rd | Chester |
| Feb 2026 | 101.00 | $425,000 | $4,208 | 101/AC Woodsferry Rd | Carlisle |
| Feb 2026 | 3.84 | $48,000 | $12,500 | 0 Josies Rd | Blackstock |
| Jan 2026 | 33.80 | $255,000 | $7,544 | 0 W End Rd | Chester |
| Jan 2026 | 2.35 | $95,000 | $40,426 | 4844 Harmony Church Rd | Edgemoor |
| Dec 2025 | 34.63 | $225,000 | $6,497 | 0 McDaniel Rd | Chester |
| Dec 2025 | 2.09 | $50,000 | $23,889 | 656 Skyline Dr | Chester |
| Dec 2025 | 12.00 | $167,500 | $13,958 | 0 Beltline Rd | Chester |
| Dec 2025 | 7.37 | $85,000 | $11,533 | LOT 1 Goings Rd | Chester |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 51.10 | $444,570 | $8,700 | 0 Cemetery St | Fort Lawn |
| Dec 2025 | 65.66 | $570,000 | $8,681 | 2787 Center Rd | Chester |
| Dec 2025 | 4.30 | $60,000 | $13,953 | Lancaster Hwy | Chester |
| Dec 2025 | 3.25 | $35,000 | $10,769 | Slick Rock Rd | Chester |
| Dec 2025 | 2.21 | $95,000 | $43,084 | Harmony Church Rd #1 | Edgemoor |
| Dec 2025 | 30.96 | $205,000 | $6,621 | 869 Meadowbrook Rd | Chester |
| Dec 2025 | 16.59 | $170,000 | $10,247 | 0 Carlisle White Rd | Chester |
| Nov 2025 | 2.41 | $80,000 | $33,195 | 15 Catawba Ave | Great Falls |
| Nov 2025 | 43.00 | $241,500 | $5,616 | 1530 Ridgeview Rd | Chester |
| Nov 2025 | 35.90 | $179,900 | $5,011 | 0 Columbia Hwy | Blackstock |
| Nov 2025 | 44.47 | $340,000 | $7,646 | 0 Hopewell Church Rd #1 | Blackstock |
| Nov 2025 | 27.80 | $155,000 | $5,576 | 5630 Woodsferry Rd | Carlisle |
| Nov 2025 | 53.00 | $325,000 | $6,132 | 0 Knopf Dr | Great Falls |
| Nov 2025 | 149.76 | $494,208 | $3,300 | 0 Trussel Rd | Chester |
| Nov 2025 | 3.70 | $60,000 | $16,216 | Debruhl Rd | Chester |
| Oct 2025 | 2.61 | $43,000 | $16,469 | 6643 Old Winnsboro Rd | Blackstock |
| Oct 2025 | 2.03 | $47,000 | $23,119 | 1953 Orrs Station Rd | Chester |
| Oct 2025 | 1.23 | $10,000 | $8,130 | Cedar Ln | Chester |
| Oct 2025 | 2.22 | $85,000 | $38,306 | 4842 Harmony Church Rd #2 | Edgemoor |
| Oct 2025 | 58.69 | $384,761 | $6,556 | 0 Ernandez Rd | Richburg |
| Sep 2025 | 9.20 | $125,000 | $13,587 | 1643 Rebel Creek Rd | Chester |
| Sep 2025 | 4.00 | $35,000 | $8,750 | 4/- Ac Lot 1 | Chester |
| Sep 2025 | 6.08 | $160,000 | $26,316 | 0 Old Nunnery Farm Rd #1 | Fort Lawn |
| Sep 2025 | 4.58 | $50,000 | $10,917 | 2592 Boyd Rd | Blackstock |
| Aug 2025 | 9.43 | $95,000 | $10,074 | 0 Midway Rd | Richburg |
| Aug 2025 | 1.33 | $24,000 | $18,045 | 1940 Orrs Station Rd #11 | Chester |
| Aug 2025 | 1.48 | $28,000 | $18,983 | 0 J A Cochran Byp | Chester |
| Jul 2025 | 13.28 | $175,000 | $13,178 | 0 Orrs Station Rd | Chester |
| Jul 2025 | 3.06 | $87,000 | $28,422 | 0 Lynn Rd #3 | Fort Lawn |
| Jul 2025 | 5.00 | $34,292 | $6,858 | Old Catholic Church Rd | Blackstock |
| Jul 2025 | 9.00 | $50,707 | $5,634 | 9/AC Steele Rd | Blackstock |
| Jul 2025 | 3.03 | $29,900 | $9,871 | 1990 Discovery Rd | Blackstock |
| Jul 2025 | 101.70 | $433,348 | $4,261 | 0 Rambo Rd | Blackstock |
| Jun 2025 | 60.00 | $279,500 | $4,658 | Shannon Rd | Blackstock |
| Jun 2025 | 45.00 | $340,000 | $7,556 | 0 Hopewell Church Rd | Blackstock |
| Jun 2025 | 5.00 | $114,500 | $22,900 | 0 Lynn Rd #4 | Fort Lawn |
| Jun 2025 | 5.00 | $112,500 | $22,500 | 0 Lynn Rd #5 | Fort Lawn |
| Jun 2025 | 1.83 | $35,000 | $19,126 | 1607 Windy Hill Ln | Great Falls |
| May 2025 | 27.50 | $150,000 | $5,455 | 0 Lowrys Hwy | Chester |
| May 2025 | 1.52 | $65,000 | $42,763 | 898 Mountain Lakes Rd | Chester |
| May 2025 | 6.25 | $27,000 | $4,320 | Pinckney Rd | Chester |
| May 2025 | 1.62 | $85,000 | $52,308 | Boundary Rd | Fort Lawn |
| Apr 2025 | 18.00 | $135,000 | $7,500 | C Old Catholic Church Rd #18 | Blackstock |
| Apr 2025 | 7.00 | $47,500 | $6,786 | 7/AC Ashford Rd | Chester |
| Mar 2025 | 18.00 | $174,880 | $9,716 | 18/AC Quinn Rd | Chester |
| Mar 2025 | 2.00 | $40,000 | $20,000 | 2/ACRE S Hosea Strong Rd | Chester |
| Mar 2025 | 10.00 | $100,000 | $10,000 | 10/ACRE S Hosea Strong Rd | Chester |
| Mar 2025 | 118.00 | $354,000 | $3,000 | 118/AC Fire Tower Rd | Chester |
| Mar 2025 | 17.00 | $148,637 | $8,743 | 17/AC Quinn Rd | Chester |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Oct 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $25,000 |
| Recent Sales | 7 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 86 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.33 acres |
| Active Listings | 22 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.21 | $10,000 | 192 Gadsden St | Chester |
| Feb 2026 | 0.11 | $10,000 | 0 Elliott St | Chester |
| Dec 2025 | 0.92 | $30,000 | 1276 Fincher Rd | Fort Lawn |
| Dec 2025 | 0.28 | $30,000 | 109 McClure St | Chester |
| Nov 2025 | 0.33 | $30,000 | 0 York St | Chester |
| Nov 2025 | 0.18 | $9,900 | 65 Walnut St | Great Falls |
| Oct 2025 | 0.25 | $25,000 | 123 McClure St | Chester |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 32,177 |
| Population (2020) | 32,294 |
| Population Growth | -0.36% |
| Median Household Income | $51,216 |
| Median Home Value | $143,800 |
| Total Housing Units | 14,717 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,791 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 12.2% |
| Median Age | 42.2 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 1,891 (5.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 5.8% |
Market Overview
Chester County, South Carolina has a population of 32,177, which has declined 0.36% since 2020. The median household income is $51,216, below the national median of $74,580 by 31.3%. With a median home value of $143,800 and an unemployment rate of 5.8%, the local economy is struggling. The housing vacancy rate of 12.2% suggests soft market conditions. The county's location in South Carolina makes it accessible for investors and developers seeking rural land. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $10,880 per acre, with properties averaging 23.90 acres. There are currently 70 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Chester County, South Carolina?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Chester County has a population of 32,177. The county has declined 0.36% since the 2020 Census.
What is the median household income in Chester County?
The median household income in Chester County is $51,216, which is 31.3% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Chester County growing or shrinking?
Chester County is shrinking. The population has declined 0.36% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Chester County?
The median home value in Chester County is $143,800. The housing vacancy rate is 12.2%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, indicating a struggling local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $10,880 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $18,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Chester County, South Carolina?
Yes! Reelvest Properties buys vacant land throughout South Carolina, including Chester County. We make cash offers within 24-48 hours, close in 14-30 days, and pay all closing costs. Get your free cash offer today.
Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.