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ABottom line
An upper-half market with bid estimates 15% below the typical state.
Short answer
South Carolina is in the upper half of 51 markets (the states and DC with data) for breadth of property management search demand, with 21 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $11.84, 15% below the typical state ($13.99). Advertisers bid less here than in most states.
BTop searches
What people in South Carolina search for
The most-searched property management terms in South Carolina, ranked by Google's monthly search range and then by bid. Close variants (the same words in a different order) are shown once, and brand, retailer and DIY searches are left out.
| Search term | Monthly searches in South Carolina | Top-of-page bid |
|---|---|---|
| property management | 1K-10K | $11.67 |
| property management properties | 1K-10K | $11.67 |
| certified property manager | 1K-10K | $0.73 |
| hoa management companies | 100-1K | $37.25 |
| hoa mgmt company | 100-1K | $37.25 |
| hoa management co | 100-1K | $37.25 |
| zillow rental manager | 100-1K | $16.15 |
| rental property management | 100-1K | $14.43 |
| rental management properties | 100-1K | $14.43 |
| property management companies | 100-1K | $13.86 |
| all county property management | 100-1K | $12.27 |
| property management services | 100-1K | $12.00 |
Google Ads Keyword Planner, South Carolina, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026. Bids are Google's high-range top-of-page estimates, not cost per lead. Urgent and Near me tags are matched from the words in each term. Method.
CWhat it means
What this means for a property management company in South Carolina
- C1 Bids run below the typical state.A $11.84 median bid estimate is 15% under the typical state. Bid estimates are not what a lead costs.What to doTest any paid campaign on cost per booked job before scaling it.
- C2 For the top 10% of terms, Google's top-of-page bid estimate (high range) is $37.25 or more.Those are usually the high-intent searches.What to doRank organically for them: that is where the biggest savings sit.
- C3 A mid-sized market.South Carolina sits in the middle of the national ranking.What to doPlan targets against the similar-sized states in the comparison below, not against the largest markets.
DHow South Carolina compares
South Carolina against its nearest markets
| Rank | State | Distinct terms | Median bid estimate | Per resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Minnesota | 23 | $17.95 | 57 |
| 23 | Kansas | 22 | $10.86 | 139 |
| 24 | South Carolina | 21 | $11.84 | 90 |
| 25 | Alabama | 20 | $10.39 | 148 |
| 26 | Idaho | 20 | $6.51 | outlier |
| Typical state (median) | $13.99 | 100 |
Google's ranges are wide, so states close together should be treated as similar. Method.
EWhere to start
Where to start
The full playbook for property management companies, including job values, channels and a 90-day plan, is in How can a property management company get more owners?. For the channels behind the numbers above:
FIndex
Other industries in South Carolina
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Roofing
- Water damage restoration
- Foundation repair
- Water heaters
- Pest control
- Tree service
- Gutters and windows
- Fencing
- House cleaning
- Septic systems
- Water well drilling
- Standby generators
- Remodeling
- Concrete
- Decks
- Garage storage and floors
- Landscaping
- Pools
- Walk-in showers and bath remodels
- Barndominiums
- Metal buildings
- Therapy and counseling practices
- Medical practices
- Law firms
- Public adjusters
- Annuity sales
- Annuity surrender and exchange help
- Financial advisors
- Private student loan help
- Ranch and land brokers
- Stair lifts
- Home elevators
- Boat dealers and brokers
- Antiques and collectibles
- Custom aquariums
- Shipbroking
- Warehouse racking
- Chemical and ingredient suppliers
Google Ads Keyword Planner, South Carolina, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Methodology