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Surfside Beach, South Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Surfside Beach, SC (Horry County) — Census median home value $412,100, county listing prices down about 2.8% over the past year. Market data for Surfside Beach houses and the broader area.
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Surfside Beach, SC is in Horry County, South Carolina — this guide covers houses in Surfside Beach and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,217, with a median household income of $74,202. Census data puts Surfside Beach houses at a median value of $412,100 (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
Surfside Beach housing market
Surfside Beach is in Horry County, South Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Surfside Beach and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$412,100
Population (Census ACS)
4,217
Median household income
$74,202
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
Surfside Beach market snapshot
Population
4,217
County
Horry County
Median Household Income
$74,202
Median Home Value (city)
$412,100
Median Listing Price (Horry County)
$319,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,274/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 Surfside Beach's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $412,100. 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
Surfside Beach has an estimated population of 4,217 and a median household income of $74,202, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Surfside Beach's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 21% 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 Surfside Beach
County guide: Horry County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Surfside Beach.
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 Garden City, Socastee, Forestbrook, Myrtle Beach, Bucksport, Carolina Forest, Red Hill, Conway, Briarcliffe Acres, Homewood, Atlantic Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Little River, Aynor, Live Oak, Loris.
Garden City market data
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Forestbrook market data
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Myrtle Beach market data
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Bucksport market data
Nearby city · ~9.0 mi
Carolina Forest market data
Nearby city · ~11.4 mi
Red Hill market data
Nearby city · ~11.8 mi
Conway market data
Nearby city · ~16.1 mi
Briarcliffe Acres market data
Nearby city · ~18.1 mi
Homewood market data
Nearby city · ~19.8 mi
Atlantic Beach market data
Nearby city · ~20.1 mi
North Myrtle Beach market data
Nearby city · ~21.5 mi
Little River market data
Nearby city · ~26.9 mi
Aynor market data
Nearby city · ~30.0 mi
Live Oak market data
Nearby city · ~30.9 mi
Loris market data
Nearby city · ~31.4 mi
More South Carolina cities with market guides: Charleston, Columbia, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Rock Hill, Summerville, Goose Creek, Sumter.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Murrells Inlet (~5.8 mi), Litchfield Beach (~12.2 mi), Pawleys Island (~15.1 mi), DeBordieu Colony (~20.1 mi), Dunbar (~22.2 mi), Georgetown (~24.0 mi), Daviston (~29.6 mi), Johnsonville (~30.3 mi), Andrews (~35.7 mi), Centenary (~35.9 mi), Rains (~38.9 mi), Pamplico (~43.2 mi), Mullins (~44.1 mi), Nichols (~44.3 mi), Marion (~46.1 mi), Lake City (~48.0 mi).
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Census & home facts
Surfside Beach data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,217
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$412,100
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$74,202
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,274
County FHFA annual change (2025)
4.02%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$319,900
Census place type
town
County
Horry County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
1.95 sq mi
Census GEOID
4570585
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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The Cove at Glenns Bay ↗
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Pulte · Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · ~3.2 mi · from $451,990
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Winfield Farms ↗
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Local life
Life in Surfside Beach
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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Common questions
Surfside Beach FAQ
What are houses worth in Surfside Beach, SC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Surfside Beach at $412,100. Horry County's current median listing price runs $319,900, down about 2.8% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Surfside Beach, SC?
For owner-occupied houses in Surfside Beach, Census ACS data shows a median value of $412,100. Active listing prices in Horry County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Surfside Beach, SC?
Surfside Beach 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 Surfside Beach, SC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Surfside Beach's population at approximately 4,217.
What's the median rent in Surfside Beach, SC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Surfside Beach at approximately $1,274 per month.
What is the median household income in Surfside Beach, SC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Surfside Beach at approximately $74,202.
Is the Surfside Beach housing market growing?
Horry County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.02% annual change in 2025.
Is Surfside Beach, SC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Surfside Beach's median home value at about 5.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 21% 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 Surfside Beach, SC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Horry 01 for many Surfside Beach addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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