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Little River, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Horry County County
Little River, SC
At a Glance
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)
Is Little River a Good Place to Live?
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 1.6% (56% 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 $317,880. 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.
Safety & Crime
Little River reports 1,428 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 276% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 15,954/100K.
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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.