Edgefield County, South Carolina: What It Costs to Buy a Home
The median home in Edgefield County is worth $194,300, property taxes on it run about $877 a year (0.45%), the FHA loan limit is $541,287, and closing on it means about $720 in transfer tax plus $630 in title insurance. Each number below opens its own page with the source and a calculator.
| Median home value | $194,300 | Title insurance at this price → |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxes (median paid) | $877 a year, 0.45% of value | Property tax page → |
| FHA loan limit (1 unit) | $541,287 | Loan limits page → |
| Conforming loan limit (1 unit) | $832,750 | Loan limits page → |
| Transfer tax on the median home | $720 | South Carolina transfer tax page → |
| Title insurance on the median home | $530 owner's + $100 lender's | Title insurance page → |
| Closing costs from these items | $1,350 | Closing costs page → |
| Area median income (HUD, family of 4) | $90,400; low-income limit $72,300 | Income limits page → |
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Edgefield County?
The median owner-occupied home in Edgefield County is valued at $194,300, per U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units).
How much are property taxes in Edgefield County?
The median Edgefield County homeowner pays $877 a year in real estate taxes, about 0.45% of the median home value ($1,151 for homes with a mortgage), per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What is the FHA loan limit in Edgefield County?
$541,287 for a one-unit home in 2026 (the national floor), per HUD; the conforming limit for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans is $832,750, per FHFA.
What does it cost to close on a home in Edgefield County?
On the $194,300 median home: transfer tax $720, title insurance $630 for both policies, about $1,350 for those items before lender fees, prepaid taxes and insurance.
What is the area median income in Edgefield County?
HUD's FY 2026 median family income for Edgefield County (Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC HUD Metro FMR Area) is $90,400. A family of four counts as low income below $72,300 under HUD's 80% tier (adjusted for local housing costs, so it can sit above 80% of the median), which is the line many first-time buyer assistance programs use.
Nearby South Carolina counties
- Darlington County $141,400
- Dillon County $84,400
- Dorchester County $294,400
- Fairfield County $129,100
- Florence County $165,500
- Georgetown County $262,300
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25103 (median real estate taxes paid)
- HUD, FHA forward mortgage loan limits for calendar year 2026 (CHUMS county limits file, Mortgagee Letter 2025-23)
- FHFA, conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired in calendar year 2026, by county
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
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