At a Glance
Median Income
$89,583
$59,290 per capita
Home Value
$570,800
Zillow: $617,991
Violent Crime
0/100K
17,647/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Indian Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Indian Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Indian Beach a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Indian Beach residents earn a median household income of $89,583 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,290. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,721 business establishments, including 264 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Indian Beach is $570,800 , 102% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $617,991. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Indian Beach reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 17,647/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
66.0% of adults in Indian Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Indian Beach has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population229
Median Age63.3 yrs
Density402/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,583
Per Capita$59,290
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$3,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$879
Housing
B
Home Value$570,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$617,991
Housing Units1,808
Rent Burden32.4%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property17,647/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary1,681/100K
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death10,599/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain60.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation14 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+32.1%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute20 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Indian Beach was built in 1992.
60.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 264 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.