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Litchfield Beach, SC
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Litchfield Beach, SC
At a Glance
How Litchfield Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Litchfield Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Litchfield Beach a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Litchfield Beach residents earn a median household income of $74,451 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,677. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,442 business establishments, including 185 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Litchfield Beach is $409,100 , 45% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $533,203. Median rent is $1,623/month, with 26.8% 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 1996.
Safety & Crime
Litchfield Beach reports 167 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,276/100K.
Education
49.5% of adults in Litchfield Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% above the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Litchfield Beach has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.