Rural Horry County · Acreage & Country Living

Loris SC Homes for Sale

Loris is a rural town in northwestern Horry County where the median home price was near $245,946 in early 2026, defined by acreage, working farms, and lower price points than the coast. Roughly a half-hour inland from the North Strand beaches, Loris draws buyers who want land, privacy, and a genuine small-town pace, anchored by a settled agricultural community and the long-running Loris Bog-Off festival.

Why buyers choose Loris

Land and acreage at accessible prices. Loris is where Grand Strand buyers go for room: lots and parcels with acreage, farms, and homesteads at price points the coastal markets cannot match, with a median under $250K.

A genuine small-town pace. Loris has a settled, multigenerational small-town character anchored by its main street and the annual Loris Bog-Off festival — a contrast to the seasonal churn of the beach towns.

Beach access on your own terms. The North Strand oceanfront is roughly a half-hour drive — close enough for a regular beach day while living in the country, away from traffic, tourism, and coastal-insurance costs.

The relocation guide and SC tax advantages guide cover the full financial picture for relocating buyers.

Loris market data

Destination

Loris (Q2 2026)

Median home price

~$245,946

Typical range

~$150K – $500K+ (homes on acreage)

Property types

Single-family, farms, acreage/land, manufactured on land

Character

Rural, agricultural, small-town

Distance to oceanfront

~30 min to North Strand beaches

School district

Horry County Schools (Loris attendance area)

Schools in Loris

Loris is served by Horry County Schools within the Loris attendance area:

Attendance zones can change. Confirm the current zone for any specific address with Horry County Schools before buying.

Neighborhoods in Loris

Loris Acreage: Farms, homesteads, and land parcels — the core of the Loris market

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do homes cost in Loris, SC?

The median was approximately $245,946 in early 2026, with inventory from about $150K for older and in-town homes to $500K+ for homes on significant acreage.

What is Loris known for?

Loris is a rural agricultural town in northwestern Horry County known for farms and acreage, lower price points than the coast, and the long-running Bog-Off festival centered on the local chicken-bog dish.

Can you buy land and acreage in Loris?

Yes. Loris is one of the most land-oriented markets on the Grand Strand, with buildable acreage, working farms, and homesteads at prices well below the coastal markets.

What schools serve Loris?

Horry County Schools Loris attendance area: Loris Elementary, Daisy Elementary, Loris Middle, and Loris High School. Confirm current zones with the district.

How far is Loris from the beach?

Loris sits in rural northwestern Horry County, roughly a half-hour from the North Strand’s oceanfront beaches, close enough for regular beach days while living in the country.

Things to do in Loris

The Loris Bog-Off Festival — the town’s signature annual event, centered on chicken bog, a local rice-and-chicken dish.
Downtown Loris — main street with local shops, restaurants, and the civic center of the agricultural community.
The surrounding farmland — working farms and rural roads that define the area’s character.
The North Strand beaches — the oceanfront of North Myrtle Beach and Little River, about a half-hour drive east.
Conway’s riverfront — the historic Conway Riverwalk and Waccamaw River, a short drive south.

Working with Phil in Loris

Rural and land transactions are a different exercise from buying a subdivision home. Acreage parcels raise questions of zoning, well and septic, road frontage, flood and wetland designations, and survey accuracy that a standard purchase never touches, and pricing land in a thin rural market requires real comparable analysis. Phil’s role is to bring the diligence discipline of the Los Angeles market to a Loris land or home purchase, assembling the right inspections and pressure-testing price where comparables are scarce. Buyers often weigh Loris alongside the golf value of Longs and the rural homesites of Aynor.