Yemassee, SC — Rental Investment Analysis
🟢GOOD— solid returnsData: HUD FMR FY2024 + Zillow ZHVI April 2026 + Freddie Mac rates. Last updated June 2026.
Investment Summary
As of 2026, Yemassee, SC offers a 7.2% cap rate with median home prices of $182,768 and 3-bedroom rents of $1,660/month.
Yemassee offers solid returns for rental investors. At $182,768 median home price, Yemassee is affordable by national standards and within reach for most conventional loans. With 3-bedroom rents around $1,660/month, the 7.2% cap rate tells the story. Expect around +$130/month cash flow after mortgage, taxes, insurance, and reserves.
The 1% rule comes in at 0.91% — doesn't quite pass, but close enough to find individual deals that work. DSCR of 1.13 is tight — you'll pass most lender minimums but with little margin for error.
Bottom line: Buy here if you want reliable monthly income. Yemassee is a cash flow market — don't expect rapid appreciation, but the checks come in every month.
Data sources: HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2024), Zillow Home Value Index (April 2026), Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Cap Rate
7.2%
Above average
Monthly Cash Flow
+$130
After all expenses
Price-to-Rent
9.2
Investor-friendly
DSCR
1.13
Tight
Key Metrics
- Median Home Price
- $182,768
- Average Rent (3BR)
- $1,660/mo
- Price-to-Rent Ratio
- 9.2(good)
- 1% Rule
- 0.91%(fails — need 1%+)
- Cash-on-Cash Return
- 3.7%
- Vacancy Rate
- 8.0%
Market Strength
- Unemployment Rate
- 4.8%(+0.5% vs national)
- Rent Growth (YoY)
- +2.9%(national avg)
- Population Growth
- +1.7000000000000002% YoY
Property Tax Rate
0.55%
of assessed value (SC avg)
Median Income
$56,227
household (SC avg)
Rent-to-Income
35.4%
Stretched
Section 8 Max Rent
$1,660/mo
3BR voucher payment
SC Investor Climate
Landlord Friendly
8/10
State Income Tax
Has state tax
Property Tax
0.55% effective
Population Trend
+1.7000000000000002% (3yr)