How many renters in Little River, SC pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.5% (±13.4 points) of renting households in Little River, SC spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.5% (±13.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.4% (±12.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.2% (±7.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Little River
| Share of income spent on rent | Little River | Horry County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.9% (±8.8 points) | 13.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.4% (±5.4 points) | 11.8% | 12.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.3% (±8.3 points) | 12.4% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.9% (±8.9 points) | 10.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.1% (±4.9 points) | 8.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.4% (±12.5 points) | 43.7% | 42.8% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Little River against Horry County, its state and the nation
| Little River | Horry County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.5% (±13.4 points) | 52.0% (±2.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.8 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.4% (±12.5 points) | 43.7% (±2.4 points) | 42.8% (±0.7 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.2% (±7.5 points) | 31.2% (±1.4 points) | 31.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $50,362 (±$11,866) | $47,911 (±$2,932) | $43,796 (±$694) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,528 (±$202) | $1,255 (±$35) | $1,180 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Little River, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Horry County (52.0%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Horry County, Little River ranks 5 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 159 of 375.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Little River
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little River | — | 54.5% (±13.4 points) | — |
| Carolina Shores | 4.3 mi | 74.4% (±55.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Myrtle Beach | 5.4 mi | 64.0% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Calabash | 5.9 mi | 65.8% (±20.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Atlantic Beach | 6.9 mi | 88.1% (±36.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sunset Beach | 7.7 mi | 21.9% (±30.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Briarcliffe Acres | 8.8 mi | 16.7% (±116.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ocean Isle Beach | 10 mi | 42.9% (±115.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shallotte | 16 mi | 53.5% (±22.2 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Horry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlantic Beach | 88.1% (±36.6 points) |
| 2 | North Myrtle Beach | 64.0% (±14.5 points) |
| 3 | Aynor | 60.0% (±26.6 points) |
| 4 | Myrtle Beach | 59.5% (±6.3 points) |
| 5 | Little River | 54.5% (±13.4 points) |
| 6 | Conway | 52.1% (±12.0 points) |
| 7 | Surfside Beach | 50.2% (±16.7 points) |
| 8 | Socastee | 43.6% (±12.2 points) |
| 9 | Carolina Forest | 40.7% (±8.7 points) |
| 10 | Loris | 39.5% (±20.9 points) |
| 11 | Red Hill | 36.0% (±13.0 points) |
Showing 11 of 15 places in Horry County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Little River is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Little River
Are renters in Little River rent-burdened?
54.5% of renting households in Little River pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Little River spend on rent?
The median renting household in Little River, SC spends 33.2% (±7.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Little River CDP, South Carolina
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Little River CDP, South Carolina
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Little River CDP, South Carolina
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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Little River CDP, South Carolina (place:42010, in state:45).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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Figures last updated on .
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