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Atlantic Beach, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Horry County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
283
Population
1,769/sq mi density
$40,000
Median Income
$18,856 per capita
$342,100
Home Value
$288,475 Zillow
$982
Median Rent
42.6% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
1,428
Violent Crime/100K
15,954 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,000 median income, 5.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$342,100 home value, $982/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,428 violent crimes/100K (276% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$342,100
21% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$982/mo
16% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
29.3%
55% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
281
Median year built: 1968
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$342,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$288,475
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
29.3%
Owner-Occupied
70.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$928/mo
1 Bedroom
$982/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,155/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,450/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,699/mo
Census median rent:
$982/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
42.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
37% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1968
Average age of housing stock: 58 years
Homeownership Rate
29.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $342,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $288,475 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $982 |
| FMR Studio | $928 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $982 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,155 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,450 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,699 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 29.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 70.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 29.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 281 |
| Median Year Built | 1968 |
| Rent Burden | 42.6% |