Income needed to buy a home
Dorchester County, SC
$113,747
a year in household income to buy the typical Dorchester County home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$348,777
Down payment (10%)$34,878
Loan$313,899
Principal and interest (7.40%)$2,173/mo
Property tax (0.6% a year)$176/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$174/mo
Mortgage insurance$131/mo
Total monthly cost$2,654/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
Far off
The typical household here earns $78,198 a year, 69% of what it takes.
In South Carolina
Dorchester County ranks #39 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.