Little River, SC · Houses & Market Data

Little River, South Carolina houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Little River, SC (Horry County) — Census median home value $267,800, county listing prices down about 2.8% over the past year. Market data for Little River houses and the broader area.

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Little River, SC is in Horry County, South Carolina — this guide covers houses in Little River and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 10,457, with a median household income of $64,590. Census data puts Little River houses at a median value of $267,800 (all owner-occupied homes); Horry County's current median listing price runs $319,900, down about 2.8% over the past year.

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Market overview

Little River housing market

Little River is in Horry County, South Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Little River and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$267,800

Population (Census ACS)

10,457

Median household income

$64,590

County price trend (2025)

4.02% 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

Little River market snapshot

Population

10,457

County

Horry County

Median Household Income

$64,590

Median Home Value (city)

$267,800

Median Listing Price (Horry County)

$319,900

Median Gross Rent

$1,531/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

-2.8%

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Why Little River

What makes Little River different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Little River's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $267,800. Separately, Horry County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $319,900. 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

Horry County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.02% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Little River has an estimated population of 10,457 and a median household income of $64,590, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Little River's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 28% 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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County guide: Horry County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Little River.

USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Horry 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 North Myrtle Beach, Atlantic Beach, Briarcliffe Acres, Carolina Forest, Myrtle Beach, Loris, Live Oak, Forestbrook, Red Hill, Homewood, Conway, Finklea, Socastee, Green Sea, Surfside Beach, Garden City.

More South Carolina cities with market guides: Charleston, Columbia, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Rock Hill, Summerville, Goose Creek, Sumter.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Murrells Inlet (~32.8 mi), Nichols (~38.0 mi), Litchfield Beach (~39.1 mi), Mullins (~41.7 mi), Rains (~41.7 mi), Pawleys Island (~41.9 mi), Daviston (~41.9 mi), Centenary (~42.0 mi), Lake View (~43.8 mi), Johnsonville (~46.4 mi), Zion (~46.5 mi), DeBordieu Colony (~46.8 mi), Dunbar (~47.4 mi), Marion (~47.9 mi), Floydale (~50.1 mi), Georgetown (~50.9 mi).

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Census & home facts

Little River data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

10,457

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$267,800

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$64,590

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$1,531

County FHFA annual change (2025)

4.02%

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

$319,900

Census place type

CDP

County

Horry County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

10.48 sq mi

Census GEOID

4542010

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

Local life

Life in Little River

Schools

Horry 01 — 57 schools, 47,357 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Horry addresses may be served by Horry 01, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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Little River FAQ

What are houses worth in Little River, SC?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Little River at $267,800. Horry County's current median listing price runs $319,900, down about 2.8% over the past year.

How much do houses cost in Little River, SC?

For owner-occupied houses in Little River, Census ACS data shows a median value of $267,800. Active listing prices in Horry County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Little River, SC?

Little River houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Horry 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 Little River, SC?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Little River's population at approximately 10,457.

What's the median rent in Little River, SC?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Little River at approximately $1,531 per month.

What is the median household income in Little River, SC?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Little River at approximately $64,590.

Is the Little River housing market growing?

Horry County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.02% annual change in 2025.

Is Little River, SC affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Little River's median home value at about 4.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 28% 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 Little River, SC?

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

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