Living in Fripp Island, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fripp Island · Census data 2020–2024
Fripp Island has 752 residents with a median age of 65.1. The median household income is $102,778 (48% higher than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $671,300.
Fripp Island is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fripp Island at a glance
- Population
- 752
- Median age
- 65.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $102,778State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $671,300State: $259,000
- Homeowners
- 98.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Fripp Island a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 48% higher than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 0.5%.
Cons: Home values 159% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Fripp Island
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fripp Island the median home value is $671,300, 102% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,543 a month in housing costs.
Fripp Island median household income
The median household income in Fripp Island is $102,778 and the income per person is $78,729. 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Fripp Island: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,602
- Owner-occupied
- 98.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.4%
- Vacant
- 72.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 1.70
72.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Fripp Island has many vacation and second homes.
Fripp Island demographics
- Population
- 752
- Median age
- 65.1
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 50.3%
- Households
- 442
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fripp Island ›
Education in Fripp Island
57.2% of adults 25 and older in Fripp Island have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 26.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fripp Island
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 21.8%
- Drive alone
- 68.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Fripp Island vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fripp Island | 752 | $102,778 | $671,300 | — |
| Harbor Island | 303 | $105,425 | $366,100 | — |
| Port Royal | 15,579 | $74,870 | $347,200 | $1,726 |
| Edisto Beach | 1,092 | $85,521 | $719,200 | $1,136 |
| Shell Point | 1,439 | $81,630 | $293,300 | $1,188 |
| Beaufort | 13,747 | $61,220 | $345,400 | $1,212 |
| Burton | 6,912 | $68,063 | $247,600 | $1,229 |
| Hilton Head Island | 37,911 | $94,657 | $687,400 | $1,479 |
| Laurel Bay | 5,882 | $54,345 | $231,800 | $1,454 |
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What is the median household income in Fripp Island, SC?
The median household income in Fripp Island is $102,778, 48% 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 Fripp Island?
The median home value in Fripp Island is $671,300, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
Is Fripp Island, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 48% higher than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 0.5%. Minuses: home values 159% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Fripp Island?
The median age in Fripp Island is 65.1 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Fripp Island?
The average commute to work in Fripp Island is 30 minutes; 21.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fripp Island?
The unemployment rate in Fripp Island is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fripp Island?
57.2% of adults in Fripp Island 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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