Surfside Beach, SC
Living in Surfside Beach
Bikeability27
Walkability47
Commute86
Public Transit17
Affordability62
Public Safety37
Airports37
Hospitals68
Colleges16
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Schools66
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.4kPopulation+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
$55kMedian 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
$267kMedian Home Value+$6.1k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$879Median 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
St Michael Catholic School
2 miles, SW
Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach
9 miles, N
Chabad Jewish Academy
9 miles, NE
St Andrew Catholic School
10 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Surfside Beach, SC
Coastal Carolina University
13 miles, N
Francis Marion University
56 miles, NW
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
76 miles, N
University of North Carolina Wilmington
76 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Surfside Beach, SC
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
5 miles, SW
Conway Medical Center
12 miles, N
Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital
12 miles, N
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
14 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Surfside Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach International Airport
6 miles, NE
Florence Regional Airport
58 miles, NW
Wilmington International Airport
77 miles, NE
Charleston Airforce Base-International Airport
79 miles, SW