Housing Value★★★★★★★★★★3.0 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Living in Carolina Forest, SC
Explore Carolina Forest and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.8 / 10
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Carolina Forest at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population26,263
Median Household Income$74,436
Median Home Value$336,800
Median Gross Rent$1,668
Median Age40.3
Average Household Size2.6
Unemployment6.5%
Work From Home10.5%
Homeownership69.6%
Housing Vacancy9.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Carolina Forest is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Carolina Forest and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Carolina Forest
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$336,800
Median Gross Rent$1,668
Homeownership69.6%
Housing Vacancy9.5%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Carolina Forest, SC
Median Household Income$74,436
Unemployment6.5%
Work From Home10.5%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Carolina Forest and how households are structured
Population26,263
Median Age40.3
Average Household Size2.6
Carolina Forest is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Carolina Forest
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Carolina Forest point to hot summers, cool winters and substantial annual rainfall.
Average Summer High87.4°F
Average Winter Low33.6°F
Annual Rainfall58.7 in.
Seasonal Life in Carolina Forest
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter conditions are worth comparing with your tolerance for cold, precipitation and seasonal driving.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Carolina Forest is located in Horry County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Horry County.
County Intelligence
Carolina Forest & Horry County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Carolina Forest is located in Horry County, South Carolina.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Carolina Forest.
Current NarrowTheList data for Carolina Forest shows a population of about 26,263. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Horry County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Carolina Forest.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.