Market Report
Chester County, SC Housing Market
Population: 32,182 (2024 ACS estimate). 255 housing units permitted in the last 12 months.
Growth & Supply
Population
32,182
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003) — Chester County
Median Household Income
$52K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013) — Chester County
Renter-Occupied Homes
21.6%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003) — Chester County
Migration — Chester County
Avg income of movers (latest year): in $48K · out $45K
IRS Statistics of Income, County-to-County Migration Data (through 2023)
Unemployment Rate — Chester County
Most recent month is preliminary and subject to revision
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (through Sep '26)
New Construction Permits — Chester County
255 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-11% vs the prior 12 months) — 0 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Aug '26)