Living in Litchfield Beach, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Litchfield Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Litchfield Beach has 9,044 residents with a median age of 64.1. The median household income is $76,351 (10% higher than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $459,000, the median rent is $1,704/month.
Litchfield Beach at a glance
- Population
- 9,044
- Median age
- 64.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $76,351State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $459,000State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,704/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 83.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Litchfield Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Home values 77% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Litchfield Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Litchfield Beach the median home value is $459,000, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,704 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,702 a month in housing costs.
Litchfield Beach median household income
The median household income in Litchfield Beach is $76,351 and the income per person is $56,426. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Litchfield Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,000
- Owner-occupied
- 83.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.6%
- Vacant
- 36.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.02
36.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Litchfield Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Litchfield Beach demographics
- Population
- 9,044
- Median age
- 64.1
- Under 18
- 11.8%
- 65 and older
- 48.2%
- Households
- 4,468
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Litchfield Beach ›
Education in Litchfield Beach
52.7% of adults 25 and older in Litchfield Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 15.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Litchfield Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 19.1%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
Litchfield Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield Beach | 9,044 | $76,351 | $459,000 | $1,704 |
| Pawleys Island | 170 | $122,500 | $1,694,400 | — |
| Murrells Inlet | 10,044 | $77,438 | $366,000 | $1,751 |
| DeBordieu Colony | 627 | $170,750 | $1,247,400 | — |
| Garden City | 11,591 | $47,249 | $217,400 | $1,472 |
| Georgetown | 8,565 | $56,981 | $168,100 | $780 |
| Surfside Beach | 4,270 | $70,106 | $450,100 | $1,274 |
| Dunbar | 577 | $91,058 | — | — |
| Socastee | 23,796 | $62,257 | $234,200 | $1,246 |
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What is the median household income in Litchfield Beach, SC?
The median household income in Litchfield Beach is $76,351, 10% 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 Litchfield Beach?
The median home value in Litchfield Beach is $459,000, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Litchfield Beach?
The median gross rent in Litchfield Beach is $1,704 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Litchfield Beach, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: home values 77% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Litchfield Beach?
The median age in Litchfield Beach is 64.1 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Litchfield Beach?
The average commute to work in Litchfield Beach is 22 minutes; 19.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Litchfield Beach?
The unemployment rate in Litchfield Beach is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Litchfield Beach?
52.7% of adults in Litchfield 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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