City profile
Little River, SC
Horry County · Population 11,771
Little River is a town in Horry County, SC with about 11,771 residents and a typical home value near $306,000. It is 19 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
48°F
Summer avg
81°F
Sunny days / yr
215
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$305,800
Typical monthly housing
$1,801
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
93
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- State income tax (top)
- 6.2%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.50%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 98/100
Top hazards: Hurricane, Tornado, Earthquake
Nearest major airport
22 mi to Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 30% Democratic / 69% Republican
Community
Population
11,771
Black population
6.4%
County
Horry County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸SC is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast)
Highlights
- About 11,771 residents
- Typical home value about $306,000
- 19 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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