Bournes Beach, Buffalo, SC
Bournes Beach — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Bournes Beach, Buffalo, South Carolina. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SCREC) licensing database.
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Bournes Beach Neighborhood Overview
Overview
Bournes Beach is a small, tight-knit neighborhood located on Buffalo's southeastern waterfront. It offers residents a quiet, residential atmosphere with a unique sense of community and direct access to Lake Erie.
Housing & Real Estate
The area is characterized by modest, single-family homes, many with charming historic details. With a median home value of approximately $97,800, it represents one of the more affordable entry points into Buffalo homeownership.
Schools & Education
Families in Bournes Beach are served by the Buffalo Public Schools district. The neighborhood's proximity to several colleges and universities in the broader Buffalo area also provides higher education opportunities.
Parks & Recreation
The neighborhood's crown jewel is its namesake Bournes Beach, a small, rocky shoreline park perfect for strolls and sunset views. Residents also enjoy easy access to the expansive Tifft Nature Preserve for hiking and wildlife observation.
Local Dining & Shopping
While primarily residential, the neighborhood has a few local convenience stores and eateries. For more variety, residents typically take a short drive to nearby South Buffalo or downtown Buffalo for diverse dining and shopping options.
Who Lives Here
Bournes Beach is home to a mix of working-class families, long-time residents, and first-time homebuyers. The median household income is around $47,599, reflecting the area's affordable, blue-collar roots.
Bournes Beach Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $98K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $672/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $48K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.8% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.2% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.3% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 14787 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Bournes Beach, Buffalo
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Bournes Beach
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SCREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-17