At a Glance
Median Income
$111,930
$41,785 per capita
Home Value
$278,800
Zillow: $380,071
Median Rent
$1,645/mo
17.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
15.7% smoking rate
How Cherry Branch Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cherry Branch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cherry Branch a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cherry Branch residents earn a median household income of $111,930 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,785. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% 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 Cherry Branch is $278,800 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $380,071. Median rent is $1,645/month, with 17.3% 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 2005.
Education
31.0% of adults in Cherry Branch hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cherry Branch has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,406
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density1,223/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans18.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,930
Per Capita$41,785
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$3,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$879
Housing
A+
Home Value$278,800
Rent$1,645
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$380,071
Housing Units464
Rent Burden17.3%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,599/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain57.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation21 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute56 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Cherry Branch was built in 2005.
22.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.4% 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.