South Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Seabrook Island is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 2,107. Residents earn $124,519 per year, which is 66% above the national average.
Based on current data, Seabrook Island receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Seabrook Island stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Seabrook Island is $124,519, which is significantly higher than the national average — 66% above $75,149. This places Seabrook Island among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Seabrook Island is $899,600, making it a premium housing market at 219% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.2x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Seabrook Island is a highly educated community — 82.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Seabrook Island enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $124,519 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $118,638 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,053 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $116,088 |
| Unemployment | 0.2% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.0% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,748 |
| County GDP | $12,873M |
| Restaurants | 590 |
| Healthcare | 573 |
| Retail | 806 |
| Manufacturing | 88 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,407 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.71% |
| Commute Time | 27.6 min |
| Work from Home | 44.9% |
| Census Median | $899,600 |
| 219% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,003,191 |
| Median List Price | $1,005,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,005,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $558 |
| Homes Sold | 16 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.9% |
| Price Drops | 10.4% |
| Inventory | 77 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| 201% above US avg |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,407 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.71% |
| Obesity | 23.3% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.3% |
| Heart Disease | 3.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 22.8% |
| Asthma | 7.8% |
| COPD | 3.0% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 26.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 11.3% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Mental Distress | 12.0% |
| Physical Distress | 7.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,369/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 573 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 22 |
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 355/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5750°N, 80.1820°W |
| County FIPS | 45013 |
Winner: Republican by 14.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 82.1% |
| 144% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 355/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 573 |
| Restaurants | 590 |
| Retail Stores | 806 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 22 |
| Avg Commute | 27.6 min |
| Work from Home | 44.9% |