At a Glance
Median Income
$64,590
$41,887 per capita
Home Value
$267,800
Zillow: $322,487
Median Rent
$1,531/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
14.1% smoking rate
How Little River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Little River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Little River 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
Little River residents earn a median household income of $64,590 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,887. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,484 business establishments, including 1,398 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Little River is $267,800 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,487. Median rent is $1,531/month, with 29.4% 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 1994.
Education
24.7% of adults in Little River hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Little River has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population10,457
Median Age61.8 yrs
Density998/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans12.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,590
Per Capita$41,887
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$22,774M
Avg Weekly Wage$924
Housing
A
Home Value$267,800
Rent$1,531
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$322,487
Housing Units7,315
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death11,747/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation43 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed198 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Little River was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Myrtle Beach International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
23.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 198 Mbps.
There are 1,398 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 78 fatal vehicle crashes.