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Myrtle Beach, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Horry County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
37,214
Population
1,590/sq mi density
$53,679
Median Income
$42,225 per capita
$347,700
Home Value
$318,683 Zillow
$1,132
Median Rent
41.2% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
1,190
Violent Crime/100K
11,234 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$53,679 median income, 2.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$347,700 home value, $1,132/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,190 violent crimes/100K (213% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$347,700
23% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,132/mo
3% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.3%
6% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
24,185
Median year built: 1990
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$347,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$318,683
Median Sale Price
$190,000
Median List Price
$249,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.3%
Owner-Occupied
38.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$928/mo
1 Bedroom
$982/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,155/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,450/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,699/mo
Census median rent:
$1,132/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,675/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
112 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
159
Price Drops
19.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$231
Active Inventory
1,440
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
41.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
33% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1990
Average age of housing stock: 36 years
Homeownership Rate
61.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $347,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $318,683 |
| Median Sale Price | $190,000 |
| Median List Price | $249,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $231 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,132 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,675 |
| FMR Studio | $928 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $982 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,155 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,450 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,699 |
Market
| Days on Market | 112 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 19.2% |
| Homes Sold | 159 |
| Active Inventory | 1,440 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $231 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 61.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 24,185 |
| Median Year Built | 1990 |
| Rent Burden | 41.2% |