Litchfield Beach, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Georgetown County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
9,544 Population 850/sq mi density
$74,451 Median Income $51,677 per capita
$409,100 Home Value $533,203 Zillow
$1,623 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$74,451 median income, 2.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$409,100 home value, $1,623/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Litchfield Beach, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,451
1% below
$51,677 per capita
Home Value
$409,100
45% above
Zillow: $533,203
Median Rent
$1,623/mo
40% above
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
49.5%
47% above
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
10% below
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

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)

Income
99%
Home Value
145%
Rent
140%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
147%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Litchfield Beach a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 2.6% (28% 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.

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 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,544
Median Age62.7 yrs
Density850/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,451
Per Capita$51,677
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$4,016M
Avg Weekly Wage$968

Housing

B+
Home Value$409,100
Rent$1,623
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$533,203
Housing Units6,948
Rent Burden26.8%

Health

Obesity28.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death13,428/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain55.3 in/yr
Elevation21 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.5%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+15.8%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Litchfield Beach was founded in 1960.
The median home in Litchfield Beach was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Myrtle Beach International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 185 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.