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Carolina Forest, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Horry County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
26,373
Population
1,568/sq mi density
$70,647
Median Income
$38,209 per capita
$298,700
Home Value
$318,683 Zillow
$1,567
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
1,428
Violent Crime/100K
15,954 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$70,647 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$298,700 home value, $1,567/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,428 violent crimes/100K (276% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$298,700
6% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,567/mo
35% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.4%
6% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
10,127
Median year built: 2006
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$298,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$318,683
Median Sale Price
$393,000
Median List Price
$325,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.4%
Owner-Occupied
30.6%
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:
$1,567/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
114 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
39
Price Drops
14.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$181
Active Inventory
249
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
2006
Average age of housing stock: 20 years
Homeownership Rate
69.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $298,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $318,683 |
| Median Sale Price | $393,000 |
| Median List Price | $325,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $181 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,567 |
| FMR Studio | $928 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $982 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,155 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,450 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,699 |
Market
| Days on Market | 114 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 14.9% |
| Homes Sold | 39 |
| Active Inventory | 249 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $181 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 69.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 10,127 |
| Median Year Built | 2006 |
| Rent Burden | 28.9% |