South Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Folly Beach is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 958. Residents earn $97,813 per year, which is 30% above the national average.
Based on current data, Folly Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Folly Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Folly Beach is $97,813, 30% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. 10.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Folly Beach is $951,200, making it a premium housing market at 237% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,930 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9.7x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
The violent crime rate of 440 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,187 per 100,000, 63% above the national average.
Folly Beach is a highly educated community — 60.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Folly Beach enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $97,813 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $78,174 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,313 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $126,097 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 22,449 |
| County GDP | $50,462M |
| Restaurants | 1,560 |
| Healthcare | 1,541 |
| Retail | 2,099 |
| Manufacturing | 332 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,037 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.53% |
| Commute Time | 28.5 min |
| Work from Home | 34.8% |
| Census Median | $951,200 |
| 237% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,021,686 |
| Median List Price | $1,462,500 |
| Median List Price | $1,462,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $545 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.7% |
| Price Drops | 15.0% |
| Inventory | 60 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,930 |
| 66% above US avg |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,037 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.53% |
| Obesity | 25.8% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.1% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 26.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.9% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Mental Distress | 14.1% |
| Physical Distress | 9.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,317/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,541 |
| Total Violent | 439.6/100K |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 109.9/100K |
| Robbery | 36.6/100K |
| Assault | 293.0/100K |
| Total Property | 3,186.8/100K |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 586.1/100K |
| Theft | 2,307.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 293.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 57 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.3 inches |
| 16% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 12.5 sq mi (32.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6693°N, 79.9606°W |
| County FIPS | 45019 |
Winner: Democrat by 5.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 60.5% |
| 80% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Total Area | 12.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 18 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,541 |
| Restaurants | 1,560 |
| Retail Stores | 2,099 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 57 |
| Avg Commute | 28.5 min |
| Work from Home | 34.8% |