At a Glance
Median Income
$36,158
$27,284 per capita
Home Value
$195,600
Zillow: $248,170
Median Rent
$664/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,241/100K
3,102/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
22.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Loris Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Loris's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Loris a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Loris residents earn a median household income of $36,158 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,284. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,217 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Loris is $195,600 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,170. Median rent is $664/month, with 28.5% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Loris reports 1,241 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 227% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,102/100K. The murder rate is 36.5/100K.
Education
16.7% of adults in Loris hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Loris has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,570
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density565/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,158
Per Capita$27,284
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty22.8%
County GDP$1,918M
Avg Weekly Wage$921
Housing
B+
Home Value$195,600
Rent$664
Ownership53.1%
Zillow$248,170
Housing Units1,190
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent1,241/100K
Property3,102/100K
Murder36.5/100K
Assault1,058/100K
Burglary620/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death16,521/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain57.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation94 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute34 min
Broadband73.0%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Loris was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Myrtle Beach International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
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