RentalCalcs
ToolsMarket MapMy DealsPricingBlog
Start Free
RentalCalcs

Professional real estate investment calculators to help you analyze deals faster and make confident investment decisions.

Product

  • Tools
  • Market Map
  • Pricing
  • Blog
  • About

Legal

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

© 2025 RentalCalcs. All rights reserved.

Market MapSouth CarolinaLee

Lee County

South CarolinaPopulation: 16,557
38
/100
Avoid
#971 of 1,000 counties
#44 in South Carolina (46 counties)

Market Snapshot

$140,614
Median Home Price
49% below national median
$8,415/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.98%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
38/100
38
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Based on 0.00% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)
1/100

Based on -12.2% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
76/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.6x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-12.2% YoY)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
16,557
Median Income
$39,099
vs $62,400 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
3.6x
Moderately affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
MarlboroSC
40$105,048Est. pending—AvoidView
BarnwellSC
40$150,265Est. pending—AvoidView
CharlestonSC
39$598,246$2,0244.06%AvoidView
CurrentLeeSC
38$140,614Est. pending—Avoid
HamptonSC
37$149,786Est. pending—AvoidView
JasperSC
36$410,492$1,7185.02%AvoidView

The Bottom Line

AvoidLee may be challenging for traditional rentals. High prices or low rents make cash flow difficult.

Lee County in South Carolina scores 38/100, ranking #971 of 1,000 US counties (top 97%).

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Ready to Analyze a Deal in Lee?

Use our investment calculators to run detailed numbers on specific properties.

Single Family1-4 unit rentals, BRRRRHouse HackOwner-occupied strategyMultifamily5+ unit properties
Explore Other Markets