Income needed to buy a home
Berkeley County, SC
$119,897
a year in household income to buy the typical Berkeley County home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$372,364
Down payment (10%)$37,236
Loan$335,128
Principal and interest (7.40%)$2,320/mo
Property tax (0.49% a year)$151/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$186/mo
Mortgage insurance$140/mo
Total monthly cost$2,798/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
A stretch
The typical household here earns $84,358 a year, 70% of what it takes.
In South Carolina
Berkeley County ranks #40 of 46 for the income a home takes, from least to most.
Easiest to afford in South Carolina
| County | Typical home | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| Allendale County | $75,620 | $24,392 |
| Marlboro County | $123,762 | $39,934 |
| Williamsburg County | $126,513 | $41,346 |
| Union County | $133,802 | $42,796 |
| Dillon County | $134,534 | $43,069 |
Typical home value from the Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Rate is the Freddie Mac 30-year average for Oct 8, 2026. Property tax rate is total taxes paid divided by total home value in the county (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024). How it works.