Challenger, Lancaster, SC
Challenger — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Challenger, Lancaster, South Carolina. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SCREC) licensing database.
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Challenger Neighborhood Overview
Challenger, Lancaster, California
Challenger is a neighborhood in Lancaster, California, primarily within the 93535 ZIP code. It presents a mid-range housing market with a strong homeownership base, as 64.2% of units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $300,000, with the typical home offering 1,525 square feet of living space. This price point and the neighborhood's market tier make it an accessible option within the region.
The local mortgage data reflects this accessibility, with 1,235 total loan originations in the latest period. Conventional loans were the most common at 729, followed by 426 FHA loans, indicating a mix of buyers. There were also 77 VA loans originated. For renters, who make up 35.8% of households, the median gross rent is $1,473 per month. The median household income in Challenger is $61,183.
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Challenger Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $300K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $61K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.2% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.8% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.8% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Tier | Mid-Range | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 93535 | |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | ||
| Total Mortgage Originations | 1,235 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Originations | 77 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Share | 6.2% | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $410K | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 729 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 426 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Challenger, Lancaster
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Challenger
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SCREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18