Edisto Beach, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Beaufort County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
987 Population 463/sq mi density
$81,250 Median Income $78,439 per capita
$610,500 Home Value $714,747 Zillow
$1,170 Median Rent 39.1% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 4.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$610,500 home value, $1,170/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Edisto Beach, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,250
8% above
$78,439 per capita
Home Value
$610,500
117% above
Zillow: $714,747
Median Rent
$1,170/mo
1% above
39.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,231/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.9%
66% above
99.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
6% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Edisto Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Edisto Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
108%
Home Value
217%
Rent
101%
Poverty
11%
Bachelor's
166%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Edisto Beach a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Edisto Beach residents earn a median household income of $81,250 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $78,439. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,748 business establishments, including 590 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Edisto Beach is $610,500 , 117% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $714,747. Median rent is $1,170/month, with 39.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.

Safety & Crime

Edisto Beach reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,231/100K.

Education

55.9% of adults in Edisto Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% above the national average). 99.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Edisto Beach has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population987
Median Age64.6 yrs
Density463/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$78,439
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$12,873M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053

Housing

C
Home Value$610,500
Rent$1,170
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$714,747
Housing Units2,145
Rent Burden39.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,231/100K

Health

Obesity34.0%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,369/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
Elevation1 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+55.9%
High School+99.5%
Graduate+21.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Edisto Beach was built in 1989.
26.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charleston Afb/International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 590 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.