Surfside Beach, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
4,217 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,202 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$412,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$597 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,142 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
30.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Horry County
6
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach Metro Area
6
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Horry County
7
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach Metro Area
7
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 45
Feb 4 0 47
Mar 4 0 55
Apr 2 0 61
May 2 0 70
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 6 0 79
Sep 5 0 74
Oct 4 0 64
Nov 2 0 56
Dec 4 0 47

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, SC State Senate District 34, SC State House District 106, SC
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Schools

Seaside Elementary
2 miles, W • 3.7 star
Lakewood Elementary
3 miles, NE • 3.7 star
St James Intermediate
3 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Coastal Carolina University
13 miles, N • 1.9 star
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
13 miles, N • 1.4 star
Strand College of Hair Design
13 miles, NE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Conway Medical Center
12 miles, N • 3.2 star
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
14 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Myrtle Beach International Airport
6 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Florence Regional Airport
58 miles, NW • 1 star
Wilmington International Airport
77 miles, E • 1.4 star
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