At a Glance
Median Income
$74,310
$42,935 per capita
Home Value
$276,000
Zillow: $320,502
Median Rent
$1,948/mo
44.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
12.6% smoking rate
How Carolina Shores Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carolina Shores's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carolina Shores a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carolina Shores residents earn a median household income of $74,310 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,935. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Carolina Shores is $276,000 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,502. Median rent is $1,948/month, with 44.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Education
27.7% of adults in Carolina Shores hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carolina Shores 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.
Data Overview
People
Population4,843
Median Age65.6 yrs
Density1,670/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,310
Per Capita$42,935
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$22,774M
Avg Weekly Wage$924
Housing
A+
Home Value$276,000
Rent$1,948
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$320,502
Housing Units2,587
Rent Burden44.3%
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death11,747/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation38 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute20 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed198 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Carolina Shores was founded in 1998.
The median home in Carolina Shores was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Myrtle Beach International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.0% 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.