At a Glance
Median Income
$101,731
$75,982 per capita
Home Value
$605,800
Zillow: $349,503
Bachelor's Degree+
57.3%
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.0%
6.8% smoking rate
How Fripp Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fripp Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fripp Island a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fripp Island residents earn a median household income of $101,731 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $75,982. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% 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 Fripp Island is $605,800 , 115% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $349,503. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
57.3% of adults in Fripp Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% above the national average).
99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fripp Island has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population753
Median Age65.8 yrs
Density231/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,731
Per Capita$75,982
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$12,873M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053
Housing
B
Home Value$605,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$349,503
Housing Units1,582
Rent Burden29.9%
Health
Obesity25.0%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking6.8%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death7,369/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation2 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.3%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+29.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Fripp Island was built in 1993.
20.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lowcountry Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 590 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.