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State economy

South Carolina economy

South Carolina's unemployment rate was 4.0% in September 2026, down from 4.1% the month before and 4.7% a year earlier. That ranks 29 of 51 (1 = lowest); the national rate was 4.1%. Employers had 2.44 million jobs on their payrolls in September 2026, a gain of 55,200 (+2.3%) from a year earlier. Home prices (FHFA index) were +3.8% from a year earlier in Q2 2026. Median household income was $82,320 in 2025.

4.0%
unemployment rate
September 2026
Unemployment rate4.0%Rank 29 of 51 (1 = lowest)
10-year range2.4–11.7%Low Sep 2019 · high Apr 2020
Nonfarm jobs2.44M+2.3% in a year · rank 1
Home prices (FHFA)+3.8%1-year change · Q2 2026 · 5-yr +55%
Median household income$82,3202025 · rank 35 of 51

South Carolina: unemployment rate

South Carolina unemployment rateLine chart from Jan 1, 2006 to Sep 1, 2026. Latest 4.0%; high 11.7% on Nov 1, 2009; low 2.4% on Sep 1, 2019.2%4%6%8%10%12%20082010201220142016201820202022202420264.0%High 11.7%Low 2.4%

South Carolina: jobs, change from a year earlier

South Carolina nonfarm jobs, 12-month changeLine chart from Jan 1, 2001 to Sep 1, 2026. Latest +2.3%; high +12.8% on Apr 1, 2021; low -13.5% on Apr 1, 2020.-20%-10%0%10%20%20052010201520202025+2.3%High +12.8%Low -13.5%

South Carolina: home prices, change from a year earlier

South Carolina FHFA house price index, 12-month changeLine chart from Jan 1, 2001 to Apr 1, 2026. Latest +3.8%; high +23.1% on Apr 1, 2022; low -6.8% on Apr 1, 2010.-10%0%10%20%30%20052010201520202025+3.8%High +23.1%Low -6.8%

South Carolina: median household income

South Carolina median household incomeLine chart from Jul 1, 1984 to Jul 1, 2025. Latest $82,320; high $82,320 on Jul 1, 2025; low $20,040 on Jul 1, 1985.$20,000$40,000$60,000$80,000$100,0001990199520002005201020152020$82,320Low $20,040

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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (unemployment, nonfarm payrolls; seasonally adjusted), Federal Housing Finance Agency (all-transactions house price index), U.S. Census Bureau (median household income, current dollars), via FRED. US unemployment rate: 4.1% (October 2026).