Folly Beach, SC

Folly Beach, South Carolina

Folly Beach, South Carolina, in Charleston county, is 8 miles S of Charleston, South Carolina (center to center) and 185 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Charleston - North Charleston metropolitan area. Folly Beach contains a population of approximately 2,116.

The People and Families of Folly Beach

In Folly Beach, about 43% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Folly Beach, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Unlike most cities, Folly Beach has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Folly Beach had a median family income of $66,058. The typical family in Folly Beach is better off than most in South Carolina. The city has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Folly Beach have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the city. In Folly Beach, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Folly Beach favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Folly Beach Housing

Folly Beach has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 58% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in South Carolina, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Folly Beach, 90% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

Folly Beach strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 12%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Folly Beach, SC

Comparing Folly Beach to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Folly Beach Almanac

Folly Beach Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Folly Beach Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Folly Beach Colleges

(List of All South Carolina Colleges)

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