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Murrells Inlet, SC
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Murrells Inlet, SC
At a Glance
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)
Is Murrells Inlet a Good Place to Live?
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 1.3% (64% 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 $392,323. 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.
Safety & Crime
Murrells Inlet reports 167 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,276/100K.
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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.