At a Glance
Median Income
$97,813
$78,174 per capita
Home Value
$951,200
Zillow: $1,021,686
Median Rent
$1,930/mo
33.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
440/100K
3,187/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.5%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Folly Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Folly Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Folly Beach a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Folly Beach residents earn a median household income of $97,813 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $78,174. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,449 business establishments, including 1,560 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Folly Beach is $951,200 , 237% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,021,686. Median rent is $1,930/month, with 33.7% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Folly Beach reports 440 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,187/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
60.5% of adults in Folly Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Folly Beach has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population958
Median Age62.7 yrs
Density77/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,813
Per Capita$78,174
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$50,462M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,313
Housing
F
Home Value$951,200
Rent$1,930
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$1,021,686
Housing Units2,242
Rent Burden33.7%
Crime
F
Violent440/100K
Property3,187/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault293/100K
Burglary586/100K
Health
Obesity25.8%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death8,317/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain44.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation2 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.5%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+16.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute29 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed199 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Folly Beach was founded in 1938.
The median home in Folly Beach was built in 1990.
34.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charleston Afb/International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 199 Mbps.
There are 1,560 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 57 fatal vehicle crashes.
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