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Atlantic Beach, SC
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Atlantic Beach, SC
At a Glance
How Atlantic Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Atlantic Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Atlantic Beach a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Atlantic Beach residents earn a median household income of $40,000 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,856. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,484 business establishments, including 1,398 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Atlantic Beach is $342,100 , 21% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,475. Median rent is $982/month, with 42.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Atlantic Beach reports 1,428 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 276% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 15,954/100K.
Education
16.4% of adults in Atlantic Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Atlantic Beach has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.