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Myrtle Beach, SC Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Kai J.

Myrtle Beach job market vs Austin

OK so Poverty rate is 11.8%, which is around average. It's a a smaller city city with about 37,214 people. Homes are going for about $347,700 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work h...

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Julia H.

What's it really like living in Myrtle Beach?

Hey folks, Crime rate is something to consider -Myrtle Beach sits at 1,190.5 per 100K. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 37,214, Myrtle Beach is a smaller city. Median household income is $53,679, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a ...

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Levi G.

Internet providers in Myrtle Beach?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We're a young couple and Household incomes average around $53,679 in Myrtle Beach. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. Is this normal for Myrtle Beach? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a...

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Dylan Hughes

Why I chose Myrtle Beach over bigger cities

My partner and I are Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a smaller city city with about 37,214 people. The weather takes some getting used to. Any help is appreciated. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good servic...

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Xavier Rodriguez

Is Myrtle Beach worth it salary-wise?

First post here. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $53,679 in Myrtle Beach. With a population of 37,214, Myrtle Beach is a smaller city. The suburbs are where most families end up. Should I be concerned? There's a growing tech scene whi...

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Julia H.

What surprised you most about Myrtle Beach?

I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $1,132 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I overthinking this? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scen...

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Carson Baker

Worst things about Myrtle Beach nobody talks about

So, The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 11.8%, which is around average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Is this normal for Myrtle Beach? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it'...

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Karen K.

The good and bad of living in Myrtle Beach

I've been here for 17 years and Rent is about $1,132/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $347,700, which seems about average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Worth the trade-offs? People here are genuinely friend...

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Ian Ortiz

Best industries in Myrtle Beach right now

Hello, I'm originally from Salt Lake City and Rent is about $1,132/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 37,214 people. Poverty rate is 11.8%, which is around average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks...

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Xavier Rodriguez

Is Myrtle Beach getting better or worse?

First post here. Rent is about $1,132/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Dylan Hughes

Moving to Myrtle Beach -what should I know?

First post here. You can expect to pay around $1,132 for rent here. Household incomes average around $53,679 in Myrtle Beach. With a population of 37,214, Myrtle Beach is a smaller city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most f...

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Abigail H.

First time home buyer in Myrtle Beach

Hey folks, I've been here for 7 years and It's a a smaller city city with about 37,214 people. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good s...

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Ian Ortiz

Should I move to Myrtle Beach or stay in Miami?

I've been here for 2 years and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 37,214, Myrtle Beach is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not...

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Julia H.

Just moved to Myrtle Beach, any tips?

First post here. I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $53,679 in Myrtle Beach. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What would you do?

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Ellie Rodriguez

Just moved to Myrtle Beach, any tips?

Household incomes average around $53,679 in Myrtle Beach. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Ezra Y.

Is Myrtle Beach getting better or worse?

So, I relocated for work and Median household income is $53,679, which feels on the lower side for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but...

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Carson Baker

Affordable areas near Myrtle Beach?

Been meaning to ask this. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Would love some local perspective. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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