Bonneau Beach, SC

South Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Bonneau Beach is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 1,543. Residents earn $57,561 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,543 Population 657/sq mi density
$57,561 Median Income $37,538 per capita
$227,000 Home Value
$1,306 Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,561 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$227,000 home value, $1,306/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,561
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $227,000
19% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.0%
44% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,306
12% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.8%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.4%
8% lower than US avg

How Bonneau Beach Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,543
Median Age62.2 yrs
Density657/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 70%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,561
Per Capita$37,538
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$14,302M
Commute39 min

Housing

A
Home Value$227,000
Rent$1,306
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.3%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain52.3 in/yr
Elevation85 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+81.5%
School Score4.51

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute39 min
Libraries8

Is Bonneau Beach a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bonneau Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Bonneau Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bonneau Beach is $57,561, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 11.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bonneau Beach is $227,000, 19% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,306 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Bonneau Beach enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Bonneau Beach has a population of 1,543 with a density of 657 people per square mile. The median age is 62.2 years, 60% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (70.1%), with 2.7% Hispanic, 15.8% Black.

Population

1,543
Total Population
657
People / sq mi
62.2yrs
Median Age
60% above US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.2%
Female 42.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Bonneau Beach vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bonneau Beach vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bonneau Beach is $57,561, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Bonneau Beach vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,561
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,538
Avg Weekly Wage$1,312
IRS Avg AGI$77,575

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate11.4%
8% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,143
County GDP$14,302M

Business (County)

Restaurants340
Healthcare372
Retail511
Manufacturing106

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,321
23% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.90%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.9 min
Work from Home7.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Bonneau Beach is $227,000, 19% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,306 (12% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$227,000
19% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,306
12% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$928
1 Bedroom$982
2 Bedrooms$1,155
3 Bedrooms$1,450
4 Bedrooms$1,699

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,321
23% above US avg
Effective Rate1.90%
In Bonneau Beach, 36.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.3% report depression. 25.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bonneau Beach vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.8%
15% above US avg
Diabetes11.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure33.3%
Asthma9.7%
COPD6.6%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.9%
Physical Inactivity25.6%
Depression25.3%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress13.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.3%
Checkup Rate77.1%
Premature Death9,015/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access68.8%
Healthcare Facilities372

Crime Rates: Bonneau Beach vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Safety Score

Bonneau Beach has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.3 inches
38% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density657/sq mi
Coordinates33.3221°N, 79.9886°W
County FIPS45015
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.4%
D 41.1%

Winner: Republican by 16.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.0%
44% below US avg
High School+81.5%
School Test Score4.51
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density657/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities372
Restaurants340
Retail Stores511

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.9 min
Work from Home7.5%

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