At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$33,132 per capita
Home Value
$157,000
Zillow: $232,217
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
16.5% smoking rate
How Atlantic Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Atlantic's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Atlantic a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Atlantic residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,132. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,721 business establishments, including 264 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Atlantic is $157,000 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,217. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
13.7% of adults in Atlantic hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Atlantic has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population541
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density588/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$33,132
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$3,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$879
Housing
A+
Home Value$157,000
Rent
Ownership89.3%
Zillow$232,217
Housing Units397
Rent Burden32.4%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,599/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain59.5 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation10 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute32 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Atlantic was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 264 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.