Seabrook Island, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Beaufort County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
2,107 Population 355/sq mi density
$124,519 Median Income $118,638 per capita
$899,600 Home Value $1,052,919 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$124,519 median income, 0.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$899,600 home value, $3,501/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
82.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Seabrook Island, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$124,519
66% above
$118,638 per capita
Home Value
$899,600
219% above
Zillow: $1,052,919
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
31.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
82.1%
144% above
99.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.3%
27% below
5.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Seabrook Island Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Seabrook Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
166%
Home Value
319%
Rent
301%
Poverty
8%
Bachelor's
244%
Unemployment
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Seabrook Island a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Seabrook Island residents earn a median household income of $124,519 , which is 66% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $118,638. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,748 business establishments, including 590 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Seabrook Island is $899,600 , 219% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,052,919. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 31.4% 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 1987.

Education

82.1% of adults in Seabrook Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (144% above the national average). 99.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Seabrook Island has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,107
Median Age68.5 yrs
Density355/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$124,519
Per Capita$118,638
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$12,873M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053

Housing

C+
Home Value$899,600
Rent$3,501
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$1,052,919
Housing Units2,503
Rent Burden31.4%

Health

Obesity23.3%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking5.5%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death7,369/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
Elevation6 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+82.1%
High School+99.6%
Graduate+42.4%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute28 min
Broadband98.6%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Seabrook Island was built in 1987.
44.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charleston Afb/International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 590 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.