Living in Little River, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Little River · Census data 2020–2024
Little River has 11,771 residents with a median age of 61.4. The median household income is $65,786 (5% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $305,800, the median rent is $1,528/month.
Little River at a glance
- Population
- 11,771
- Median age
- 61.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $65,786State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $305,800State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,528/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 76.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Little River a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the South Carolina median; home values 18% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Little River
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Little River the median home value is $305,800, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,528 per month, which is 33.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,464 a month in housing costs.
Little River median household income
The median household income in Little River is $65,786 and the income per person is $41,786. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Little River: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,351
- Owner-occupied
- 76.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.4%
- Vacant
- 29.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 1.99
Little River demographics
- Population
- 11,771
- Median age
- 61.4
- Under 18
- 10.3%
- 65 and older
- 42.2%
- Households
- 5,886
- Foreign-born
- 6.7%
- Veterans
- 12.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Little River ›
Education in Little River
25.8% of adults 25 and older in Little River have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Little River
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 69.3%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Little River vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little River | 11,771 | $65,786 | $305,800 | $1,528 |
| Carolina Shores | 5,017 | $76,087 | $288,600 | $1,973 |
| Calabash | 2,377 | $65,310 | $253,200 | $1,360 |
| North Myrtle Beach | 19,855 | $72,722 | $416,900 | $1,263 |
| Atlantic Beach | 237 | $33,500 | $385,000 | $1,083 |
| Sunset Beach | 4,351 | $81,976 | $410,900 | $537 |
| Briarcliffe Acres | 448 | $156,250 | $760,600 | — |
| Ocean Isle Beach | 903 | $96,786 | $835,500 | — |
| Shallotte | 4,639 | $88,367 | $349,500 | $1,256 |
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What is the median household income in Little River, SC?
The median household income in Little River is $65,786, 5% 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 Little River?
The median home value in Little River is $305,800, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Little River?
The median gross rent in Little River is $1,528 per month, about 33.2% of household income.
Is Little River, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 12.7%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the South Carolina median; home values 18% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Little River?
The median age in Little River is 61.4 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Little River?
The average commute to work in Little River is 25 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Little River?
The unemployment rate in Little River is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Little River?
25.8% of adults in Little River 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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