Surfside Beach, SC

Living in Surfside Beach

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Bikeability 27
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Walkability 47
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Commute 86
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 62
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Public Safety 37
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Airports 37
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 16
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Schools 66
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Residents

4.4k Population +422 (2010–19)
54  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
35% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years39%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate27%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$9.6k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector77%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office19%
Service28%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van80%
Motorcycle1%
Walked4%
Worked at home11%

Housing

$267k Median Home Value +$6.1k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$879 Median Monthly Rent +$90 (2010–19)
31% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198935%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity97%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Surfside Beach

United States45
South Carolina43
Myrtle Beach Metro Area47
Horry County60

Property Crime in Surfside Beach

United States48
South Carolina52
Myrtle Beach Metro Area68
Horry County82

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump69%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 45 4 0
Feb 48 4 0
Mar 55 4 0
Apr 62 3 0
May 70 3 0
Jun 77 5 0
Jul 81 6 0
Aug 80 6 0
Sep 74 6 0
Oct 64 4 0
Nov 56 3 0
Dec 48 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Surfside Beach

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding43
Tornado19
Coastal Flooding19
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Surfside Beach, SC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Surfside Beach, SC

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Chabad Jewish Academy
9 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Surfside Beach, SC

Hospitals

Hospitals near Surfside Beach, SC

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Conway Medical Center
12 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Surfside Beach, SC

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