Housing & Real Estate — James Island, South Carolina
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 4,683 |
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| Occupied | 4,398 |
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| Vacant | 285 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 3,777 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 621 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $508,600 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$551,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,443/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $1,784/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 16.6% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 31.8% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 239 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 308 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 525 |
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| Built before 1960 | 676 |
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| Median Year Built | 1973 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
