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Lakewood

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.South Carolina
$460K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
1
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$467K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.595
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$467K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.710 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.2
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1993
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.8.9%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.80%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.1.5%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.8.6%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.17%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.5.2 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.178
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.191

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.39%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.426
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.896 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.64%

How Lakewood compares

By median home value, Lakewood is the 16th most expensive of 56 neighborhoods in Horry County, and its typical home is worth more than 80% of all homes in Horry County.

Home values in Lakewood

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$274K$883K
neighborhoods in Horry County ranked by median home value
#Horry CountyMedian valueHomes
1The Dunes$1.2M260
2Dunes Cove$1.1M103
3Tilghman Estates$769K597
4Cypress River Plantation$753K518
5Grande Dunes$691K3,013
6Plantation Lakes$685K901
7Waterbridge$647K949
8Woodland Terrace$575K328
9Surfside Beach Club$513K509
10Tidewater Plantation$500K1,071
11The Market Common$498K561
12Prince Creek$489K2,308
13Barefoot$482K584
14Pine Lakes$473K866
15Prestwick$468K760
16Lakewood$467K595
17Prince Creek West$465K1,481
18Waterford Plantation$459K565
19Cherry Grove$449K4,512
20The Lakes$448K813
21Blackmoor$440K541
22River Hills$416K481
23Windsor Plantation$410K483
24Ocean Pines$408K638

56 neighborhoods in Horry County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Lakewood market

What is the median home price in Lakewood, SC?

The median sale price in Lakewood, SC is $460,000 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Lakewood, SC each year?

1 homes sold in Lakewood, SC over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Lakewood, SC?

Lakewood, SC contains 595 residential properties, with a median of 710 square feet, 2 bedrooms, built around 1993. The median TopHap Estimate is $467K.

How does Lakewood, SC compare to the rest of Horry County?

By median home value, Lakewood, SC is the 16th most expensive of 56 neighborhoods in Horry County. Its typical home is worth more than 80% of all homes in Horry County. Prestwick ranks just above it and Prince Creek West just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Lakewood, SC?

1% of homes in Lakewood, SC are owner-occupied. 9% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Lakewood, SC hold?

80% of mortgaged homes in Lakewood, SC are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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