Living in Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Briarcliffe Acres · Census data 2020–2024
Briarcliffe Acres has 448 residents with a median age of 60.7. The median household income is $156,250 (125% higher than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $760,600.
Briarcliffe Acres is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Briarcliffe Acres at a glance
- Population
- 448
- Median age
- 60.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $156,250State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $760,600State: $259,000
- Homeowners
- 94.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Briarcliffe Acres a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 125% higher than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
Cons: Home values 194% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Briarcliffe Acres
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Briarcliffe Acres the median home value is $760,600, 129% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,955 a month in housing costs.
Briarcliffe Acres median household income
The median household income in Briarcliffe Acres is $156,250 and the income per person is $108,451. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Briarcliffe Acres: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 209
- Owner-occupied
- 94.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.9%
- Vacant
- 11%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.41
Briarcliffe Acres demographics
- Population
- 448
- Median age
- 60.7
- Under 18
- 7.1%
- 65 and older
- 41.1%
- Households
- 186
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Briarcliffe Acres ›
Education in Briarcliffe Acres
58.9% of adults 25 and older in Briarcliffe Acres have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 29.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Briarcliffe Acres
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 81.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Briarcliffe Acres vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briarcliffe Acres | 448 | $156,250 | $760,600 | — |
| Atlantic Beach | 237 | $33,500 | $385,000 | $1,083 |
| North Myrtle Beach | 19,855 | $72,722 | $416,900 | $1,263 |
| Little River | 11,771 | $65,786 | $305,800 | $1,528 |
| Carolina Forest | 26,263 | $74,436 | $336,800 | $1,668 |
| Myrtle Beach | 38,371 | $60,394 | $388,800 | $1,261 |
| Carolina Shores | 5,017 | $76,087 | $288,600 | $1,973 |
| Forestbrook | 7,479 | $81,286 | $335,800 | $814 |
| Calabash | 2,377 | $65,310 | $253,200 | $1,360 |
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What is the median household income in Briarcliffe Acres, SC?
The median household income in Briarcliffe Acres is $156,250, 125% higher 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 Briarcliffe Acres?
The median home value in Briarcliffe Acres is $760,600, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
Is Briarcliffe Acres, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 125% higher than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: home values 194% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Briarcliffe Acres?
The median age in Briarcliffe Acres is 60.7 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Briarcliffe Acres?
The average commute to work in Briarcliffe Acres is 23 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Briarcliffe Acres?
The unemployment rate in Briarcliffe Acres is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Briarcliffe Acres?
58.9% of adults in Briarcliffe Acres 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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