Surfside Beach, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Horry County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
4,217
Population
2,163/sq mi density
$74,202
Median Income
$43,610 per capita
$412,100
Home Value
$362,259 Zillow
$1,274
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
228
Violent Crime/100K
1,805 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$74,202 median income, 7.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$412,100 home value, $1,274/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
228 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$412,100
46% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,274/mo
10% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
65.0%
1% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,267
Median year built: 1987
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$412,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$362,259
Redfin Median Sale
$530,000
Median Sale Price
$530,000
Median List Price
$614,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.0%
Owner-Occupied
35.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$928/mo
1 Bedroom
$982/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,155/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,450/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,699/mo
Census median rent:
$1,274/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,647/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$530,000
Median Days on Market
108 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
9
Price Drops
26.6%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$381
Active Inventory
79
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1987
Average age of housing stock: 39 years
Homeownership Rate
65.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $412,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $362,259 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $530,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $530,000 |
| Median List Price | $614,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $381 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,274 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,647 |
| FMR Studio | $928 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $982 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,155 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,450 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,699 |
Market
| Days on Market | 108 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 26.6% |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Active Inventory | 79 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $381 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,267 |
| Median Year Built | 1987 |
| Rent Burden | 30.8% |