Living in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Atlantic Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Atlantic Beach has 237 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $33,500 (52% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $385,000, the median rent is $1,083/month.
Atlantic Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Atlantic Beach at a glance
- Population
- 237
- Median age
- 41.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $33,500State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $385,000State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,083/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 23.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Atlantic Beach a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the South Carolina median; home values 49% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 29.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Atlantic Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Atlantic Beach the median home value is $385,000, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,083 per month, which is 38.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,542 a month in housing costs.
Atlantic Beach median household income
The median household income in Atlantic Beach is $33,500 and the income per person is $22,551. 29.5% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Atlantic Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 262
- Owner-occupied
- 23.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 76.7%
- Vacant
- 55.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.04
55.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Atlantic Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Atlantic Beach demographics
- Population
- 237
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 116
- Foreign-born
- 23.2%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Atlantic Beach ›
Education in Atlantic Beach
21.1% of adults 25 and older in Atlantic Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Atlantic Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 49.1%
- Public transit
- 7.9%
- Walk to work
- 5.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Atlantic Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Beach | 237 | $33,500 | $385,000 | $1,083 |
| North Myrtle Beach | 19,855 | $72,722 | $416,900 | $1,263 |
| Briarcliffe Acres | 448 | $156,250 | $760,600 | — |
| Little River | 11,771 | $65,786 | $305,800 | $1,528 |
| Carolina Shores | 5,017 | $76,087 | $288,600 | $1,973 |
| Carolina Forest | 26,263 | $74,436 | $336,800 | $1,668 |
| Myrtle Beach | 38,371 | $60,394 | $388,800 | $1,261 |
| Calabash | 2,377 | $65,310 | $253,200 | $1,360 |
| Sunset Beach | 4,351 | $81,976 | $410,900 | $537 |
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What is the median household income in Atlantic Beach, SC?
The median household income in Atlantic Beach is $33,500, 52% lower than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Atlantic Beach?
The median home value in Atlantic Beach is $385,000, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Atlantic Beach?
The median gross rent in Atlantic Beach is $1,083 per month, about 38.8% of household income.
Is Atlantic Beach, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the South Carolina median; home values 49% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 29.5%.
What is the median age in Atlantic Beach?
The median age in Atlantic Beach is 41.5 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Atlantic Beach?
The average commute to work in Atlantic Beach is 18 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Atlantic Beach?
The unemployment rate in Atlantic Beach is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Atlantic Beach?
21.1% of adults in Atlantic Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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