Murrells Inlet, SC

Living in Murrells Inlet

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 5
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Commute 96
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 50
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Public Safety 48
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Airports 37
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Hospitals 70
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Colleges 17
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Schools 68
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Residents

9.1k Population +1.8k (2010–19)
57  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
31% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years13%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years42%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black13%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate26%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$7.8k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector73%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office32%
Service23%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$264k Median Home Value +$38k (2010–19)
39% Built 2000 or Later
$1k Median Monthly Rent +$286 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home20%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199929%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity89%
LP gas1%
Utility gas10%

Crime

Violent Crime in Murrells Inlet

United States45
South Carolina43
Georgetown County56

Property Crime in Murrells Inlet

United States48
South Carolina52
Georgetown County63

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 46 4 0
Feb 49 4 0
Mar 56 4 0
Apr 63 3 0
May 71 3 0
Jun 78 5 0
Jul 81 6 0
Aug 80 6 0
Sep 74 5 0
Oct 65 4 0
Nov 56 3 0
Dec 48 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Murrells Inlet

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding52
Tornado21
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Murrells Inlet, SC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Murrells Inlet, SC

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Colleges

Colleges near Murrells Inlet, SC

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College of Charleston
74 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Murrells Inlet, SC

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Conway Medical Center
16 miles, N
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Airports

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