At a Glance
Median Income
$75,438
$71,371 per capita
Home Value
$355,800
Zillow: $400,349
Median Rent
$1,702/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.1%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
10.1% smoking rate
How Murrells Inlet Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Murrells Inlet's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Murrells Inlet a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Murrells Inlet residents earn a median household income of $75,438 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $71,371. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,442 business establishments, including 185 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Murrells Inlet is $355,800 , 26% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $400,349. Median rent is $1,702/month, with 33.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Education
42.1% of adults in Murrells Inlet hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Murrells Inlet has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population10,087
Median Age60.4 yrs
Density1,378/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans14.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,438
Per Capita$71,371
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$4,016M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
A
Home Value$355,800
Rent$1,702
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$400,349
Housing Units5,497
Rent Burden33.5%
Health
Obesity27.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death13,428/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain55.3 in/yr
Elevation21 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.1%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+14.2%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Murrells Inlet was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Myrtle Beach International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 185 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.