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Briarcliffe Acres, SC

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Briarcliffe Acres - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

499
Residents
$182,083
Median income
$760,400
Median home
$1,465
Median rent (state)

Briarcliffe Acres - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Briarcliffe Acres places in the 97th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

97th
percentile, household income
94th
percentile, home value
57th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Briarcliffe Acres, SC

South Carolina's Briarcliffe Acres is a small town, with 499 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. The typical household in Briarcliffe Acres brings in $182,083 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 3.4%. Home values in Briarcliffe Acres run a median of $760,400, and the median resident age is 60.5 years. Educational attainment runs 61.4% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 46.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Living costs in South Carolina run below the national norm: the state registers 93.7 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,465 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $224 across South Carolina, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 98.2 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

499 residents

Census ACS 2023 - South Carolina

Median Household Income

$182,083 /yr

Poverty 3.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

93.7 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, South Carolina average

How does Briarcliffe Acres compare to other US cities?

Where Briarcliffe Acres sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 97% higher than other cities
Home value 94% pricier than other cities
Median rent 57% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Briarcliffe Acres's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in South Carolina, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

97thIncome percentile

97th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Briarcliffe Acres's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$760,400 6th percentile more affordable than 6% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). This entry sits in this band. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Briarcliffe Acres $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Briarcliffe Acres, SC Briarcliffe Acres, SC's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Briarcliffe Acres, SC-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Briarcliffe Acres, SC median $182,083/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Briarcliffe Acres, SC's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Briarcliffe Acres, SC. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 61.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 3.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 46.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
499
Median Income
$182,083
Median Home Value
$760,400
Median Age
60.5
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Labor force participation
46.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
61.4%

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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450 residents500 residents550 residents600 residents 202020212022202320242025 482 residents 585 residents ▲ +21.4%
Briarcliffe Acres's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
77.9%
Carpool
3.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.9%
Work from Home
16.0%
Other
1.4%

Based on 213 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for South Carolina - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$52
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$224
estimated/month

Estimates reflect South Carolina state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a South Carolina state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Briarcliffe Acres sits in

Cost of Living Index
93.7
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,465/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
98.2 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in South Carolina

Cross Hill
502 people
Hilda
506 people
Sharon
515 people
Fairview Crossroads
523 people
Enoree
472 people
North Santee
528 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Briarcliffe Acres's 499 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Delhi, IA
499 people
Cawood, KY
499 people
Cecilia, KY
499 people
Argyle, MN
499 people
Lodge Grass, MT
499 people
Kingstown, NC
499 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Briarcliffe Acres's $182,083 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Fort Salonga, NY
$182,165 median income
Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, MI
$182,000 median income
Sunol, CA
$182,250 median income
Mirrormont, WA
$182,283 median income
Orono, MN
$181,875 median income
Sunnyvale, CA
$181,862 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Briarcliffe Acres, SC Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Briarcliffe Acres, SC - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 94.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2.6% White 94.2% Black or African American 4.8% Asian 0.4% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 0.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Briarcliffe Acres compares to nearby South Carolina cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Briarcliffe Acres (this city) 499 $182,083
Cross Hill 502 $37,083
Hilda 506 $46,111
Sharon 515 $44,125
Census ACS 5-year FIPS SC OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Briarcliffe Acres, SC?

What is the population of Briarcliffe Acres, SC? +

Briarcliffe Acres, SC has a population of 499 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Briarcliffe Acres, SC? +

The median household income in Briarcliffe Acres is $182,083 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Briarcliffe Acres? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Briarcliffe Acres; the closest available measure is the South Carolina state average, a cost of living index of 93.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within South Carolina vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Briarcliffe Acres, SC? +

The median home value in Briarcliffe Acres is $760,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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