Folly Beach, SC · Houses & Market Data

Folly Beach, South Carolina houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Folly Beach, SC (Charleston County) — Census median home value $951,200, county listing prices down about 10.6% over the past year. Market data for Folly Beach houses and the broader area.

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Folly Beach, SC is in Charleston County, South Carolina — this guide covers houses in Folly Beach and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 958, with a median household income of $97,813. Census data puts Folly Beach houses at a median value of $951,200 (all owner-occupied homes); Charleston County's current median listing price runs $714,950, down about 10.6% over the past year.

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Market overview

Folly Beach housing market

Folly Beach is in Charleston County, South Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Folly Beach and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$951,200

Population (Census ACS)

958

Median household income

$97,813

County price trend (2025)

2.3% YoY

Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.

At a glance

Folly Beach market snapshot

Population

958

County

Charleston County

Median Household Income

$97,813

Median Home Value (city)

$951,200

Median Listing Price (Charleston County)

$714,950

Median Gross Rent

$1,930/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

-10.6%

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Why Folly Beach

What makes Folly Beach different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Folly Beach's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $951,200. Separately, Charleston County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $714,950. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.

County Price Trend

Charleston County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.3% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Folly Beach has an estimated population of 958 and a median household income of $97,813, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Folly Beach's Census-reported median home value works out to about 9.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 24% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.

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Places around Folly Beach

County guide: Charleston County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Folly Beach.

USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Charleston County and other South Carolina communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.

Nearby communities include James Island, Kiawah Island, Sullivan's Island, Mount Pleasant, Rockville, Seabrook Island, Hollywood, Isle of Palms, Meggett, Ravenel, Adams Run, Lincolnville, Awendaw, McClellanville.

More South Carolina cities with market guides: Columbia, Rock Hill, Summerville, Goose Creek, Sumter, Florence, Greer, Spartanburg.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Charleston (~11.0 mi), North Charleston (~18.2 mi), Hanahan (~18.2 mi), Goose Creek (~22.7 mi), Edisto Beach (~23.7 mi), Ladson (~25.0 mi), Summerville (~26.5 mi), Sangaree (~26.9 mi), Pimlico (~29.7 mi), Jacksonboro (~30.8 mi), Harbor Island (~33.2 mi), Ridgeville (~35.4 mi), Cottageville (~35.4 mi), Moncks Corner (~36.7 mi), Pinopolis (~38.9 mi), Fripp Island (~38.9 mi).

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Census & home facts

Folly Beach data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

958

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$951,200

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$97,813

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$1,930

County FHFA annual change (2025)

2.3%

County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)

$714,950

Census place type

city

County

Charleston County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

12.51 sq mi

Census GEOID

4526035

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Folly Beach

Schools

Charleston 01 — 82 schools, 49,929 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Charleston addresses may be served by Charleston 01, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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Common questions

Folly Beach FAQ

What are houses worth in Folly Beach, SC?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Folly Beach at $951,200. Charleston County's current median listing price runs $714,950, down about 10.6% over the past year.

How much do houses cost in Folly Beach, SC?

For owner-occupied houses in Folly Beach, Census ACS data shows a median value of $951,200. Active listing prices in Charleston County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Folly Beach, SC?

Folly Beach houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Charleston County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.

What is the population of Folly Beach, SC?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Folly Beach's population at approximately 958.

What's the median rent in Folly Beach, SC?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Folly Beach at approximately $1,930 per month.

What is the median household income in Folly Beach, SC?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Folly Beach at approximately $97,813.

Is the Folly Beach housing market growing?

Charleston County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.3% annual change in 2025.

Is Folly Beach, SC affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Folly Beach's median home value at about 9.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 24% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.

What school district serves Folly Beach, SC?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Charleston 01 for many Folly Beach addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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