Buying Property in Dorchester County as a Foreigner
Federal & South Carolina tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
Dorchester County aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its citys. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any city.
Every city in Dorchester County, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azalea RidgeHood | $428,978 | 4.8% | 88 | 24 | 65 |
| Cotton HillHood | $380,637 | 5.8% | 66 | 56 | 65 |
| HarleyvilleCity | — | — | — | — | 15 |
| Heron's WalkHood | $428,978 | 4.8% | 88 | 24 | 65 |
| HorizonsHood | $428,978 | 4.8% | 88 | 24 | 65 |
| Huntington FarmsHood | $380,637 | 5.8% | 80 | 56 | 65 |
| KnightsvilleHood | $380,637 | 5.8% | 63 | 56 | 65 |
| ParksideHood | $428,978 | 4.8% | 88 | 24 | 65 |
| ReevesvilleCity | — | — | — | — | 15 |
| RidgevilleCity | — | — | — | — | 15 |
| St. GeorgeCity | — | — | — | — | 15 |
| SummervilleCity | $381,261 | 5.8% | 82 | 58 | 61 |
| The VillageHood | $384,886 | 5.5% | 88 | 71 | 65 |
| University ParkHood | $358,394 | 5.7% | 78 | 28 | 65 |
| Walnut FarmsHood | $384,886 | 5.5% | 82 | 71 | 65 |
| Waters EdgeHood | $384,886 | 5.5% | 84 | 71 | 65 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.0 | 4.4 | -9.6% |
| 2023 | 27.0 | 4.8 | -2.7% |
| 2022 | 28.3 | 5.0 | -4.3% |
| 2021 |
Federal & South Carolina tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
| 30.1 |
| 5.1 |
| -8.0% |
| 2020 | 32.5 | 5.3 | -4.8% |
| 2019 | 34.6 | 5.1 | — |
