How long is the commute from Socastee, SC?
Workers who live in Socastee, SC take an average of 20.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
8.7% work from home.
4.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.6 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Households without a car
- 4.3%
How people in Socastee get to work
| Means of transportation | Socastee | Horry County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.7% (±3.8 points) | 76.9% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.1% (±3.0 points) | 8.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.4 points) | 0.5% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.4 points) | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.9 points) | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.7% (±2.9 points) | 11.0% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Socastee, the average commute is lower than in Horry County (23.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Socastee, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Horry County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Horry County, Socastee ranks 12 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 313 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Socastee
| Vehicles available | Socastee | Horry County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% (±2.7 points) | 4.8% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.7% (±5.4 points) | 35.8% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.4% (±4.9 points) | 41.7% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.7% (±3.5 points) | 17.7% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Socastee, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Horry County (4.8%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (5.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Socastee
| Socastee | Horry County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.7% (±2.9 points) | 11.0% (±0.8 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% (±2.8 points) | 96.1% (±0.4 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.6% (±3.1 points) | 92.5% (±0.6 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Socastee, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Horry County (92.5%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (88.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Socastee
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socastee | — | 20.6 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Forestbrook | 3.5 mi | 24.7 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Surfside Beach | 5.7 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Red Hill | 6.3 mi | 21.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Garden City | 6.6 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Myrtle Beach | 7.2 mi | 17.7 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Carolina Forest | 7.7 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Murrells Inlet | 9.4 mi | 23.6 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Conway | 10 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Myrtle Beach, SC (17.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Conway, SC (24.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Horry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Conway | 24.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 7 | Briarcliffe Acres | 23.2 minutes (±6.3) |
| 8 (tie) | Carolina Forest | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 8 (tie) | Garden City | 22.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 8 (tie) | North Myrtle Beach | 22.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 11 | Red Hill | 21.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 12 | Socastee | 20.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 13 | Surfside Beach | 20.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 | Atlantic Beach | 18.2 minutes (±7.8) |
| 15 | Myrtle Beach | 17.7 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 10 of 15 places in Horry County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Socastee 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 Socastee
How long is the average commute in Socastee?
Workers who live in Socastee, SC take an average of 20.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Socastee without a car?
4.3% of households in Socastee have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Socastee?
8.7% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Socastee worked from home, and 91.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Socastee CDP, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Socastee CDP, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Socastee 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) for Socastee CDP, South Carolina (place:67390, in state:45).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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