How long is the commute from Surfside Beach, SC?
Workers who live in Surfside Beach, SC take an average of 20.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
12.7% work from home.
2.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.2 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Households without a car
- 2.5%
How people in Surfside Beach get to work
| Means of transportation | Surfside Beach | Horry County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.1% (±7.5 points) | 76.9% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.7% (±4.4 points) | 8.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.5% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 8.0% (±5.7 points) | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.7% (±4.6 points) | 11.0% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Surfside Beach, 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 Surfside Beach, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from 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, Surfside Beach ranks 13 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 327 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Surfside Beach
| Vehicles available | Surfside Beach | Horry County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% (±3.5 points) | 4.8% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.0% (±6.4 points) | 35.8% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.1% (±7.4 points) | 41.7% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.4% (±4.3 points) | 17.7% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Surfside Beach, 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 Surfside Beach
| Surfside Beach | Horry County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.7% (±4.6 points) | 11.0% (±0.8 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±3.2 points) | 96.1% (±0.4 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.0% (±4.9 points) | 92.5% (±0.6 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Surfside Beach, 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 Surfside Beach
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surfside Beach | — | 20.2 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Garden City | 2.1 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Socastee | 5.7 mi | 20.6 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Murrells Inlet | 5.8 mi | 23.6 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Forestbrook | 7.9 mi | 24.7 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Myrtle Beach | 8.7 mi | 17.7 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Carolina Forest | 11 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Red Hill | 12 mi | 21.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Litchfield Beach | 12 mi | 21.5 minutes (±2.9) | 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.
Average commute across Horry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 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 Surfside Beach
How long is the average commute in Surfside Beach?
Workers who live in Surfside Beach, SC take an average of 20.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Surfside Beach without a car?
2.5% of households in Surfside Beach have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Surfside Beach?
12.7% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Surfside Beach worked from home, and 89.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Surfside Beach town, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Surfside Beach town, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Surfside Beach town, South Carolina
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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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