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Socastee, South Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Socastee, SC (Horry County) — Census median home value $218,200, county listing prices down about 2.8% over the past year. Market data for Socastee houses and the broader area.
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Socastee, SC is in Horry County, South Carolina — this guide covers houses in Socastee and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 24,629, with a median household income of $59,826. Census data puts Socastee houses at a median value of $218,200 (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
Socastee housing market
Socastee is in Horry County, South Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Socastee and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$218,200
Population (Census ACS)
24,629
Median household income
$59,826
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
Socastee market snapshot
Population
24,629
County
Horry County
Median Household Income
$59,826
Median Home Value (city)
$218,200
Median Listing Price (Horry County)
$319,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,244/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-2.8%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Socastee's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $218,200. 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
Socastee has an estimated population of 24,629 and a median household income of $59,826, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Socastee's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 25% 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 Socastee.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Murrells Inlet (~9.4 mi), Litchfield Beach (~15.9 mi), Pawleys Island (~19.1 mi), Dunbar (~22.4 mi), DeBordieu Colony (~23.9 mi), Daviston (~25.0 mi), Johnsonville (~26.5 mi), Georgetown (~26.8 mi), Centenary (~30.6 mi), Rains (~33.3 mi), Andrews (~36.0 mi), Mullins (~38.4 mi), Pamplico (~38.6 mi), Nichols (~38.7 mi), Marion (~40.5 mi), Zion (~43.1 mi).
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Census & home facts
Socastee data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
24,629
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$218,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$59,826
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,244
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)
13.37 sq mi
Census GEOID
4567390
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Socastee
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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Socastee FAQ
What are houses worth in Socastee, SC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Socastee at $218,200. Horry County's current median listing price runs $319,900, down about 2.8% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Socastee, SC?
For owner-occupied houses in Socastee, Census ACS data shows a median value of $218,200. Active listing prices in Horry County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Socastee, SC?
Socastee 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 Socastee, SC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Socastee's population at approximately 24,629.
What's the median rent in Socastee, SC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Socastee at approximately $1,244 per month.
What is the median household income in Socastee, SC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Socastee at approximately $59,826.
Is the Socastee housing market growing?
Horry County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.02% annual change in 2025.
Is Socastee, SC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Socastee's median home value at about 3.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 25% 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 Socastee, SC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Horry 01 for many Socastee addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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