Folly Beach, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Charleston County County
Folly Beach, SC
At a Glance
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)
Is Folly Beach a Good Place to Live?
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 3.4% (6% 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 $1,070,951. 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 336 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,255/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.