Median Age
66 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 27% of Residents
Under 20
10%
Over 65
53%
Carolina Shores
Carolina Shores, NC Area Guide
A resort-like rural community beside the Seafood Capital of the World
Rural
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Great Location
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Beach
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Affordable
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Golf
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Resting on the North and South Carolina border near the Atlantic Coast, Carolina Shores is a rural oasis with affordable rentals in a laid-back locale. Apart from a country club and a few small stores, the town is predominately residential. The town’s biggest asset is its prime location. Carolina Shores borders a popular resort town, Calabash, which is known as the “Seafood Capital of the World” and its signature style of fried seafood. Carolina Shores is also convenient to several golf courses and beautiful beaches. Spend a day out on the green at the Sea Trail Golf Resort and Convention Center or enjoy salty breezes while walking along the boardwalk in Myrtle Beach. If you’re looking for a resort-like experience with a small-town feel, Carolina Shores is ideal.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$74,826
Average: $85,727
Education
1,403
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,886
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Carolina Shores has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
9%
Non-Renters
91%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ingram Planetarium
- Museum of Coastal Carolina
Military Bases
Airports
- Myrtle Beach International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.