At a Glance
Median Income
$37,014
$15,499 per capita
Home Value
$109,600
Zillow: $189,601
Median Rent
$722/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
75.3% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
31.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
22.6% smoking rate
How Tabor City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tabor City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tabor City a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tabor City residents earn a median household income of $37,014 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,499. The unemployment rate stands at 10.4% (189% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.4% 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 Tabor City is $109,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,601. Median rent is $722/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
12.6% of adults in Tabor City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
75.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tabor City has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,695
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density1,100/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
F
Median Income$37,014
Per Capita$15,499
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty31.4%
County GDP$1,918M
Avg Weekly Wage$921
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,600
Rent$722
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$189,601
Housing Units1,176
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity44.6%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death16,521/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain53.5 in/yr
Elevation97 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+75.3%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute32 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Tabor City was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Myrtle Beach International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
28.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.