Folly Beach, SC
Living in Folly Beach
Bikeability29
Walkability71
Commute73
Public Transit30
Affordability100
Public Safety63
Airports53
Hospitals54
Colleges23
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.7kPopulation+137 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age
54%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
51%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years3%
15 to 34 years9%
35 to 54 years45%
55 to 74 years41%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian99%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate15%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree41%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone45%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$79kMedian Household Income+$21k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-10% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+29% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector68%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Sales and office10%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van73%
Walked7%
Worked at home16%
Housing
$570kMedian Home Value-$178k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$822Median Monthly Rent-$166 (2010–19)
27%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K7%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K42%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M11%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Electricity76%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Utility gas19%
Crime
Violent Crime in Folly Beach
United States45
South Carolina43
Charleston Metro Area40
Charleston County38
Property Crime in Folly Beach
United States48
South Carolina52
Charleston Metro Area48
Charleston County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 51 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Folly Beach
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding70
Tornado25
Coastal Flooding54
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Folly Beach, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Folly Beach, SC
Nativity School
4 miles, N
O'QUINN Schools of Porter Gaud
6 miles, N
Charleston Collegiate School
7 miles, NW
Porter-Gaud School
7 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Folly Beach, SC
Medical University of South Carolina
8 miles, N
College of Charleston
8 miles, N
Charleston Southern University
23 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Folly Beach, SC
Roper Hospital
8 miles, N
Musc Medical Center
8 miles, N
Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital
11 miles, NW
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
12 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Folly Beach, SC
Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport
82 miles, SW
Myrtle Beach International Airport
92 miles, NE
Florence Regional Airport
106 miles, N