Folly Beach, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
958 332.4M (US)
Median Age
62.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
60.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$97,813 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$951,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$843 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,708 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
22.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Charleston County
4
Charleston-North Charleston Metro Area
4
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Charleston County
5
Charleston-North Charleston Metro Area
5
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 48
Feb 3 0 51
Mar 4 0 57
Apr 3 0 65
May 3 0 72
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 5 0 82
Aug 7 0 81
Sep 5 0 76
Oct 4 0 67
Nov 3 0 58
Dec 3 0 50

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, SC State Senate District 45, SC State House District 115, SC
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Schools

James Island Elementary
2 miles, N • 2.8 star
Camp Road Middle
4 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

College of Charleston
8 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Roper Hospital
8 miles, NE • 5 star
Musc Medical Center
8 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Myrtle Beach International Airport
92 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Florence Regional Airport
106 miles, NE • 1 star
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