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Berkeley County, South Carolina

FIPS 45015

Juniper

Berkeley County is in the highest 5% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 5% nationally for median rent. And it sits in the highest 14% nationally for median income.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$360,299

Higher than 81% of U.S. counties
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

57%

Higher than 61% of U.S. counties
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

94.8

Higher than 95% of U.S. counties

The boundary of Berkeley County.

The basics

Total Population

246,802

Median Age

36.9

Population Density

223.63

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$1,400

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.45%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.68×

Higher than 73% of U.S. counties
Median Income

$84,358

Higher than 86% of U.S. counties
Median Rent

$1,654

Higher than 95% of U.S. counties

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

2%

Lower than 69% of U.S. counties
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

54%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

22%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

39

Avg Temperature (°F)

65.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

70.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

32.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.2

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.05

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

Berkeley County: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in Berkeley County?
The estimated median home value in Berkeley County today is $360,299, higher than 81% of U.S. counties.
How much is property tax in Berkeley County?
The median annual property tax in Berkeley County is $1,400, an effective rate of 0.45% of home value.
Is Berkeley County expensive to live in?
Homes in Berkeley County cost about 3.68× the median household income, higher than 73% of U.S. counties.
What is the average rent in Berkeley County?
The median gross rent in Berkeley County is $1,654 a month, higher than 95% of U.S. counties.
How much have home prices grown in Berkeley County?
Home prices in Berkeley County have moved 57% over the past five years (2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in Berkeley County?
Berkeley County has a population of 246,802, about 223.63 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 36.9.
What is the weather like in Berkeley County?
Berkeley County averages 65.4°F year-round, summer highs near 89.7°F, winter lows around 39°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.2 inches of snow a year.
Is Berkeley County at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Berkeley County's FEMA National Risk Index score is 94.8 (higher than 95% of U.S. counties). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.05 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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