The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
County | Housing Affordability Index | |
---|---|---|
1. | Marlboro County | 287 |
2. | Union County | 278 |
3. | Chesterfield County | 277 |
4. | Allendale County | 267 |
5. | Hampton County | 249 |
6. | Williamsburg County | 248 |
7. | Barnwell County | 236 |
8. | Cherokee County | 234 |
9. | Lee County | 231 |
10. | Marion County | 231 |
11. | Newberry County | 228 |
12. | Abbeville County | 225 |
13. | Dillon County | 224 |
14. | Bamberg County | 218 |
15. | Orangeburg County | 214 |
16. | Colleton County | 212 |
17. | Florence County | 209 |
18. | Sumter County | 204 |
19. | Chester County | 203 |
20. | Laurens County | 202 |