Myrtle Beach, SC

Living in Myrtle Beach

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Bikeability 44
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Walkability 52
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 33
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Affordability 72
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Public Safety 27
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Airports 35
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Hospitals 63
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Colleges 17
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Schools 62
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Residents

33k Population +6k (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +10 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
56% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black14%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate28%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$5.5k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty
19  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector79%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service27%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$216k Median Home Value +$45k (2010–19)
28% Built 2000 or Later
$756 Median Monthly Rent +$96 (2010–19)
31% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached33%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198929%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity87%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas12%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Myrtle Beach

United States45
South Carolina43
Myrtle Beach Metro Area47
Horry County60

Property Crime in Myrtle Beach

United States48
South Carolina52
Myrtle Beach Metro Area68
Horry County82

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump64%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 45 4 0
Feb 48 4 0
Mar 54 4 0
Apr 62 3 0
May 70 3 0
Jun 77 5 0
Jul 81 6 0
Aug 79 7 0
Sep 74 5 0
Oct 64 4 0
Nov 56 3 0
Dec 48 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Myrtle Beach

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding44
Tornado19
Coastal Flooding19
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Conway Medical Center
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Airports

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