Horry County, SC at a glance
Median household income
$66,880$5,573 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Horry County, SC?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Horry County, SC? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Myrtle Beach-North Myrtle Beach-Conway, SC HUD Metro FMR Area, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,145 | $13,740 | $45,800 | 20.5% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,229 | $14,748 | $49,160 | 22.1% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,465 | $17,580 | $58,600 | 26.3% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,805 | $21,660 | $72,200 | 32.4% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,111 | $25,332 | $84,440 | 37.9% |
What a typical income covers in Horry County, SC
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $66,880 a year ($5,573 a month before tax).
What $66,880 leaves after South Carolina taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and South Carolina tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Horry County, SC: common questions
What is the median household income in Horry County, SC?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Horry County, SC is $66,880 per year (approximately $5,573 per month).
What is the average rent in Horry County, SC?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,145 for a studio, $1,229 for one bedroom, $1,465 for two, $1,805 for three and $2,111 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Horry County, SC expensive to live in?
Prices there run 6.4% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 93.6, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Horry County, SC?
To keep a $1,465 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $58,600 a year, or $4,883 a month. That is 88% of what the typical household in Horry County, SC earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Horry County, SC?
On the local median income of $66,880 ($5,573 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,787 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,672 for everything else and $1,115 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,465 takes 53% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Horry County, SC?
Homes in South Carolina paid 15.6¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $140. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.