City of Folly Beach

The City of Folly Beach is now home to 2400 residents and countless numbers of visitors who come to enjoy this laid-back beach community full of great food, relaxing beaches, and a quaint charm unlike anywhere else in the world!

Folly Beach has a tremendous impact on the local, state, and national economy. While we believe that our beach and natural resources are priceless, it is important to also understand a dollar amount that we contribute in tax revenue, job creation, and wages.

• Folly generates $117 million in sales annually?
• Folly creates 1,200 jobs and $40 million in salaries?
• Every year, Folly visitors generate $22 million in taxes; $17 million state/local, $5 million federal?
• The beach protects $500 million in property, beach access, and infrastructure, which generates $11.6 million in property taxes for the state and local governments?
• Beach renourishment is an investment: For every $1 invested in beach restoration, the beach generates $37 in return?
• The total annual economic value for recreational beach users at Folly Beach was estimated to be nearly $4.5 million?