South Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Edisto Beach is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 987. Residents earn $81,250 per year, which is 8% above the national average.
Based on current data, Edisto Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Edisto Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Edisto Beach is $81,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Edisto Beach is $610,500, making it a premium housing market at 117% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,170 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
The violent crime rate of 483 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 18,841 per 100,000, 861% above the national average.
Edisto Beach is a highly educated community — 55.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Edisto Beach enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,250 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $78,439 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,053 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $116,088 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,748 |
| County GDP | $12,873M |
| Restaurants | 590 |
| Healthcare | 573 |
| Retail | 806 |
| Manufacturing | 88 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,407 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.05% |
| Commute Time | 28.0 min |
| Work from Home | 26.5% |
| Census Median | $610,500 |
| 117% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $717,792 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,170 |
| 1% above US avg |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,407 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.05% |
| Obesity | 34.0% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,369/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 573 |
| Total Violent | 483.1/100K |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 241.6/100K |
| Assault | 241.6/100K |
| Total Property | 18,840.6/100K |
| 861% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,690.8/100K |
| Theft | 15,217.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 1,932.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 22 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1 ft (0 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 463/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4987°N, 80.3135°W |
| County FIPS | 45013 |
Winner: Republican by 14.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 55.9% |
| 66% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 463/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 573 |
| Restaurants | 590 |
| Retail Stores | 806 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 22 |
| Avg Commute | 28.0 min |
| Work from Home | 26.5% |