At a Glance
Median Income
$182,083
$108,066 per capita
Home Value
$760,400
Zillow: $384,933
Bachelor's Degree+
61.4%
99.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
14.5% smoking rate
How Briarcliffe Acres Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Briarcliffe Acres's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Briarcliffe Acres a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Briarcliffe Acres residents earn a median household income of $182,083 , which is 142% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $108,066. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% 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 Briarcliffe Acres is $760,400 , 170% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $384,933. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
61.4% of adults in Briarcliffe Acres hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% above the national average).
99.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Briarcliffe Acres has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population499
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density780/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$182,083
Per Capita$108,066
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$22,774M
Avg Weekly Wage$924
Housing
A
Home Value$760,400
Rent
Ownership93.0%
Zillow$384,933
Housing Units222
Rent Burden31.0%
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,747/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation31 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.4%
High School+99.8%
Graduate+26.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute25 min
Broadband98.5%
Internet Speed198 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Briarcliffe Acres was built in 1976.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Myrtle Beach International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 198 Mbps.
There are 1,398 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 78 fatal vehicle crashes.