Loris is a small town of 2,513 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $34,564
and a 8.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Loris stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Loris is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Loris city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.6
Loris's overall cost of living index is 91.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Loris costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Loris, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$195,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$644
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
48.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$34,564
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Loris's violent crime rate is 420.9 per 100,000 residents
— 11% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
420.9 /100k
Property Crime
2981.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Loris is served primarily by Horry 01.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Loris, SC
National Avg
School District
Horry 01
—
Elementary Schools
30
—
Middle Schools
13
—
High Schools
14
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Loris sees average highs of 58.1°F in January
and 90.8°F in July,
with 52.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Loris's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Loris roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $195,200 and median rent is $644/month.
Loris's violent crime rate is 420.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2981.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Loris are operated by Horry 01.
The district has 30 elementary, 13 middle, and 14 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 14.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Loris, SC has a population of 2,513, a median household income of $34,564, and an unemployment rate of 8.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Loris averages 58.1°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.8 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Loris, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29569.
The population of Loris, South Carolina is 2,513 with a median age of 44.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Loris: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $195,200, median household income $34,564, crime index 123 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Loris side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.