Housing by town in Horry County, South Carolina
Horry County, South Carolina has 15 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,255 (±$35) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $959 in 2015–2019 (+30.9%; Up after inflation).
Carolina Forest has the highest median gross rent ($1,668) and Loris the lowest ($694).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,255 (±$35)
- Households that rent
- 22.7%
- Median household income
- $66,880
- Places
- 15
Cities, towns and townships in Horry County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Beach | $1,083 | 76.7% | $33,500 | $385,000 | — |
| Aynor | $1,160 | 24.7% | $73,984 | $255,700 | $957 |
| Briarcliffe Acres | — | 5.9% | $156,250 | $760,600 | $2,836 |
| Carolina Forest | $1,668 | 30.4% | $74,436 | $336,800 | $1,125 |
| Conway | $866 | 34.6% | $56,650 | $260,900 | $1,024 |
| Forestbrook | $814 | 8.5% | $81,286 | $335,800 | $927 |
| Garden City | $1,472 | 14.6% | $47,249 | $217,400 | $749 |
| Homewood | $1,122 | 36.5% | $64,659 | — | $511 |
| Little River | $1,528 | 23.4% | $65,786 | $305,800 | $960 |
| Loris | $694 | 44.3% | $36,899 | $214,300 | $1,034 |
| Myrtle Beach | $1,261 | 39.5% | $60,394 | $388,800 | $1,209 |
| North Myrtle Beach | $1,263 | 17.8% | $72,722 | $416,900 | $1,453 |
| Red Hill | $1,179 | 25.5% | $68,250 | $249,500 | $779 |
| Socastee | $1,246 | 34.1% | $62,257 | $234,200 | $754 |
| Surfside Beach | $1,274 | 32.5% | $70,106 | $450,100 | $1,508 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,100 | $30,100 | $48,200 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $34,400 | $55,050 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $38,700 | $61,950 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $43,000 | $68,800 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $46,450 | $74,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $49,900 | $79,850 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $53,350 | $85,350 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $56,800 | $90,850 |
How the places in Horry County rank across South Carolina
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Crime reported to police in Horry County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,457 | 365 | 8,537 | 2,139 | 399,078 | 8 of 9 |
| 2024 | 1,577 | 381 | 8,130 | 1,963 | 414,218 | 8 of 9 |
| 2025 | 1,484 | 347 | 7,712 | 1,804 | 427,566 | 6 of 9 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Horry County recorded 1,484 violent and 7,712 property crimes, 347 and 1,804 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Horry County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horry County Police Department | 326,262 | 829 | 3,980 |
| Myrtle Beach Police Department | 41,764 | 463 | 2,252 |
| Conway Police Department | 30,900 | 100 | 538 |
| North Myrtle Beach Police Department | 21,295 | 66 | 822 |
| Surfside Beach Police Department | 4,422 | 11 | 69 |
| Loris Police Department | 2,923 | 15 | 51 |
| Aynor Police Department | 1,083 | — | — |
| Briarcliffe Acres Police Department | 591 | — | — |
| Atlantic Beach Police Department | 503 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Horry County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29579 | 56,915 | $1,617 | $353,600 | $79,644 | 24.4% |
| 29526 | 54,130 | $1,056 | $253,100 | $68,825 | 22.8% |
| 29588 | 52,609 | $1,282 | $267,700 | $70,739 | 22.2% |
| 29577 | 35,446 | $1,217 | $299,900 | $50,955 | 40.3% |
| 29576 | 34,695 | $1,622 | $340,400 | $70,691 | 10.7% |
| 29527 | 28,451 | $964 | $218,100 | $52,069 | 24.3% |
| 29566 | 23,806 | $1,520 | $308,700 | $64,878 | 19.0% |
| 29575 | 20,721 | $1,305 | $305,700 | $71,447 | 20.4% |
| 29582 | 20,158 | $1,258 | $413,800 | $71,723 | 18.5% |
| 29569 | 17,788 | $786 | $200,300 | $46,840 | 26.6% |
| 29568 | 17,097 | $1,823 | $254,900 | $62,653 | 14.6% |
| 29572 | 12,124 | $1,334 | $427,400 | $85,247 | 22.1% |
| 29544 | 8,252 | $956 | $210,000 | $78,401 | 18.3% |
| 29511 | 6,874 | $980 | $252,900 | $69,507 | 11.7% |
| 29581 | 4,845 | $775 | $88,500 | $54,701 | 23.9% |
| 29545 | 1,767 | $750 | $126,700 | $42,083 | 43.8% |
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Questions about Horry County
What is the crime rate in Horry County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Horry County recorded 347 violent and 1,804 property crimes per 100,000 residents (1,484 violent and 7,712 property crimes in all).
Which place in Horry County has the highest rent?
Carolina Forest has the highest median gross rent, $1,668 (±$102) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Horry County has the lowest rent?
Loris has the lowest median gross rent, $694 (±$108) a month.
What is the median rent in Horry County, South Carolina?
The median gross rent in Horry County is $1,255 (±$35) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Horry County, South Carolina
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Horry County, South Carolina
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Myrtle Beach-North Myrtle Beach-Conway, SC HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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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.
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