South Carolina’s Hottest Market: Tega Cay Leads State in Home Price Growth; Lake Wylie 5th
Tega Cay, South Carolina, is currently the state’s undisputed leader in home price growth, according to the latest data from Redfin. In May 2025, home sales prices in Tega Cay surged by an impressive 40.1% year-over-year, significantly outpacing all other metropolitan areas in the state and highlighting its robust real estate market.
This substantial increase in Tega Cay reflects a broader trend of rising home values across South Carolina, though at a more moderate pace statewide. Overall, home prices in South Carolina were up 1.6% compared to last year, with a median selling price of $392,200. The state also saw a slight increase in homes sold, with 7,389 transactions, a 1.0% rise year-over-year. Homes spent an average of 66 days on the market.
Just a short distance away, Lake Wylie is also experiencing strong appreciation, with home sales prices increasing by 22.4%. This places Lake Wylie firmly among the top areas for price growth in South Carolina, underscoring the desirability of communities in this region. The significant gains in both Tega Cay and Lake Wylie highlight the strong demand for properties in these scenic and amenity-rich areas.
Here is the full list of the top 10 Metros in South Carolina with the Fastest Growing Sales Price:
- Tega Cay: 40.1%
- Murrells Inlet: 35.8%
- Hanahan: 28.8%
- Socastee: 25.0%
- Lake Wylie: 22.4%
- Simpsonville: 14.7%
- Moncks Corner: 13.7%
- Greenville: 13.3%
- Florence: 13.2%
- Greer: 11.6%
This data paints a clear picture of Tega Cay’s exceptional performance in the current South Carolina housing market, making it a focal point for real estate observers and prospective homeowners alike.
This data is sourced from the Redfin South Carolina Housing Market.
