Edisto Beach is a very small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of South Carolina. With a population of 1,049 people and two associated neighborhoods, Edisto Beach is the 184th largest community in South Carolina. Edisto Beach real estate is some of the most expensive in South Carolina, although Edisto Beach house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Edisto Beach is neither predominantly blue-collar nor white-collar, instead having a mixed workforce of both blue-collar and white-collar jobs. Overall, Edisto Beach is a town of sales and office workers, managers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Edisto Beach who work in office and administrative support (19.52%), sales jobs (18.32%), and management occupations (17.72%). One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 21.52% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Another notable thing is that Edisto Beach is a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Edisto Beach’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live. Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Edisto Beach is worth considering. Edisto Beach is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery. As is often the case in a small town, Edisto Beach doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Edisto Beach. 52.16% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%. The per capita income in Edisto Beach in 2022 was $70,405, which is wealthy relative to South Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $281,620 for a family of four. The people who call Edisto Beach home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Edisto Beach residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Edisto Beach include English, German, Irish, French, and European. The most common language spoken in Edisto Beach is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and French.
