Average mortgage payment in Greenville County, SC (2026)

The average mortgage payment in Greenville County on a median-priced home (~$360,000) is roughly $2,730/month — assuming 10% down at a 6.85% 30-year fixed rate and South Carolina's 0.57% effective property tax rate (full PITI).

To carry that payment under the standard 28% front-end DTI rule, you'd need an annual household income near $117,002. County population is roughly 525,534.

Median home price (Greenville Co.)
$360,000
Property tax (SC)
0.57%
Monthly PITI
$2,730
Income needed (28% rule)
$117,002

Adjust the scenario

Monthly PITI
$2,730
Income needed (28%)
$117,002
Loan amount
$324,000

How Greenville County compares to South Carolina

The typical home in Greenville County is 22% above the statewide median of $295,000 in South Carolina. Property tax is set at the state's effective rate of 0.57% — local millage and special assessments vary by county, but this is the right starting point.

The payment above bakes in principal, interest, property tax, and homeowners insurance — it does not include HOA dues or mortgage insurance (PMI). PMI kicks in automatically when down payment is below 20% on a conventional loan. For a full breakdown, run your own numbers in the main calculator.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average mortgage payment in Greenville County?+

On a median Greenville County home (~$360,000) at a 6.85% 30-year fixed rate with 10% down, all-in PITI runs about $2,730/month, including ~$171 in property tax.

What income do I need to buy a home in Greenville County?+

Using the 28% front-end DTI rule, you'd need roughly $117,002 in annual gross household income to comfortably carry the median Greenville County home.

How does Greenville County compare to the rest of South Carolina?+

Greenville County's median home ($360,000) is 22% above the South Carolina median of $295,000.

Does this include HOA fees or PMI?+

No. HOA dues vary too widely to assume a default — add them directly to the payment. PMI applies when you put less than 20% down on a conventional loan; the main calculator factors it in automatically.

Other counties in South Carolina

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