At a Glance
Median Income
$53,679
$42,225 per capita
Home Value
$347,700
Zillow: $318,683
Median Rent
$1,132/mo
41.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,190/100K
11,234/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.1%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Myrtle Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Myrtle Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Myrtle Beach a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Myrtle Beach residents earn a median household income of $53,679 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,225. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,484 business establishments, including 1,398 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Myrtle Beach is $347,700 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $318,683. Median rent is $1,132/month, with 41.2% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Myrtle Beach reports 1,190 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 213% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 11,234/100K. The murder rate is 8.6/100K.
Education
34.1% of adults in Myrtle Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Myrtle Beach has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population37,214
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density1,590/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,679
Per Capita$42,225
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$22,774M
Avg Weekly Wage$924
Housing
B
Home Value$347,700
Rent$1,132
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$318,683
Housing Units24,185
Rent Burden41.2%
Crime
F
Violent1,190/100K
Property11,234/100K
Murder8.6/100K
Assault752/100K
Burglary872/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,747/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain53.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation26 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.1%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed198 Mbps
EV Stations35
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Myrtle Beach was founded in 1936.
The median home in Myrtle Beach was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Myrtle Beach International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 198 Mbps.
There are 1,398 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 78 fatal vehicle crashes.
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