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Home Affordability
                                                                                 is the Standard


                                                                                 Welcome Home to the
                                                                                 Tri-County Region!
                                                                                O     ur inviting neighborhoods offer housing


                                                                                      for everyone, from young families to
        HOUSING                                                                  occupants, and workforce.
                                                                                      retirees, couples, roommates, single


                                                                                 Within the Tri-County Region’s communities,
                                                                                 the cost of living is lower than the U.S. average,
                                                                                 depending on the specific area where you reside.
 Trident Technical College                                                       In town or in the country, the Tri-County Region
                                                                                 provides public services such as water, sewer, and
                                                                                 natural gas, and access to public transportation
                                                                                 routes. The average work commute is less than
                                                                                 half an hour.

                                                                                     Home Prices
                                                                                 The average South Carolina home value is
                                                                                 $298,029, up 1.5% over the past year. This
                                                                                 is below the national average of $361,263,
                                                                                 according to the Zillow Home Values Index 2025.
                                                                                 Additionally, an owner-occupied rate of 70% –
                                                                                 also better than the national average – shows
                                                                                 stability in the market.

                                                                                     Apartments & Rentals
                                                                                 People who are renting make up nearly 30% of
                                                                                 the population across Orangeburg, Dorchester,
                                                                                 and Berkeley counties. The median rent is about
                                                                                 $1,200 per month.

                                                                                     Retirement Living
                                                                                 The Tri-County Region’s focus on safe
                                                                                 communities extends to comfortable and
                                                                                 affordable housing for people aged 55 and
                                                                                 older. While most area seniors reside in single-
                                                                                 family homes, there is the option to choose
                                                                                 one- or two-bedroom apartments in a modern,
                                                                                 independent or assisted living community that
                                                                                 provides amenities and activities to encourage
                                                                                 camaraderie and active lifestyles. Facilities may
                                                                                 include clubhouses with kitchens and fitness
                                                                                 centers, computer centers, putting greens,
                                                                                 swimming pools, and gardens.

                                                                                 Begin your search for realtors and housing
                                                                                 options within the Tri-County Chamber’s
                                                                                 Membership Directory online, and in the back of
                                                                                 this community guide.


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