Market insights · South Carolina
Berkeley County, SC: growth, migration and housing
Berkeley County has 274,666 residents, up 18.7% since 2020 (+3.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 13,222 households moved in and 10,136 moved out (+3,086 net), bringing in a net $276.9M of income. Median household income is $84,358, the median home $310,300 and median rent $1,654 a month.
In South Carolina: 3rd of 46 counties for 5-year population growth · 4th of 46 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 4th of 46 counties for median household income · 7th of 46 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Berkeley County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston County, SC | 3,268 | $224.2M |
| Dorchester County, SC | 1,905 | $112.0M |
| Richland County, SC | 134 | $7.0M |
| Orangeburg County, SC | 123 | $5.1M |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 117 | $15.2M |
| Greenville County, SC | 115 | $7.4M |
| Horry County, SC | 115 | $5.5M |
| San Diego County, CA | 112 | $7.4M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Berkeley County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston County, SC | 2,388 | $169.5M |
| Dorchester County, SC | 1,718 | $107.6M |
| Orangeburg County, SC | 138 | $8.0M |
| Richland County, SC | 135 | $6.3M |
| Greenville County, SC | 123 | $9.9M |
| Kitsap County, WA | 123 | $8.2M |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 110 | $6.4M |
| Colleton County, SC | 107 | $5.5M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.