Atlantic Beach, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
283 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
35.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$40,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
25.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$342,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$381 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$979 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
12.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Horry County
6
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach Metro Area
6
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Horry County
7
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach Metro Area
7
South Carolina
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (62%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 45
Feb 3 0 48
Mar 4 0 54
Apr 3 0 62
May 3 0 70
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 6 0 81
Aug 7 0 79
Sep 6 0 74
Oct 4 0 65
Nov 3 0 56
Dec 4 0 48

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Ocean Drive Elementary
4 miles, E · 3.7star
Waterway Elementary
4 miles, NE · 3.7star
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Colleges

Coastal Carolina University
17 miles, W · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Conway Medical Center
16 miles, W · 3.2star
McLeod Loris Hospital
20 miles, N · 5star
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Airports

Wilmington International Airport
57 miles, E · 1.4star
Florence Regional Airport
63 miles, NW · 1star
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