What kinds of homes are in Atlantic Beach, SC?
Atlantic Beach, SC has 262 (±59) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 1,617 homes per square mile of land.
44.3% are detached single-family houses.
5.0% are in buildings of two to four units.
46.1% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 262 (±59)
- Detached houses
- 44.3%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 5.0%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 46.1%
Homes in Atlantic Beach by building size
| Building type | Atlantic Beach | Horry County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 44.3% (±11.5 points) | 53.4% | 64.5% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 0.4% (±0.9 points) | 4.3% | 3.7% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 5.0% (±4.6 points) | 1.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 0.0% (±15.7 points) | 3.0% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 20.2% (±10.3 points) | 6.3% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 12.2% (±6.7 points) | 6.9% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 13.7% (±8.5 points) | 11.9% | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 4.2% (±4.6 points) | 12.9% | 14.2% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.0% (±15.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In Atlantic Beach, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is higher than in Horry County (25.1%).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (12.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Atlantic Beach
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Beach | — | 46.1% (±14.9 points) | — |
| North Myrtle Beach | 1.5 mi | 49.2% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Briarcliffe Acres | 2.0 mi | 0.0% (±33.3 points) | Lower |
| Little River | 6.9 mi | 35.9% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carolina Shores | 11 mi | 0.1% (±2.0 points) | Lower |
| Carolina Forest | 12 mi | 22.9% (±3.8 points) | Lower |
| Myrtle Beach | 12 mi | 40.0% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Calabash | 12 mi | 20.8% (±9.9 points) | Lower |
| Sunset Beach | 14 mi | 23.3% (±6.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Briarcliffe Acres, SC (0.0%), Carolina Shores, NC (0.1%), Carolina Forest, SC (22.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Horry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Myrtle Beach | 49.2% (±3.3 points) |
| 2 | Atlantic Beach | 46.1% (±14.9 points) |
| 3 | Myrtle Beach | 40.0% (±3.2 points) |
| 4 | Little River | 35.9% (±5.9 points) |
| 5 | Garden City | 27.8% (±3.7 points) |
| 6 | Carolina Forest | 22.9% (±3.8 points) |
| 7 | Surfside Beach | 20.0% (±5.6 points) |
| 8 | Socastee | 19.7% (±4.2 points) |
Showing 8 of 15 places in Horry County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Atlantic Beach
How many homes are in Atlantic Beach?
Atlantic Beach, SC has an estimated 262 (±59) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in Atlantic Beach houses or apartments?
44.3% are detached houses and 0.4% attached houses, while 51.1% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Atlantic Beach?
5.0% of homes in Atlantic Beach are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Atlantic Beach town, South Carolina (place:03205, in state:45).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .