North Myrtle Beach, SC
South Carolina · Horry County · Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach Metro
North Myrtle Beach is a small city in South Carolina with a population of 19,343. Residents earn $72,111 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates, FBI Crime Data Explorer 2024, NOAA, EPA. Updated September 2026
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
19,343
Population
863/sq mi density
$72,111
Median Income
$52,069 per capita
$371,900
Home Value
$395,960 Zillow
$1,171
Median Rent
31.2% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
366
Violent Crime/100K
3,237 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$72,111 median income, 6.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$371,900 home value, $1,171/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
366 violent crimes/100K (4% below avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.4% bachelor's degree or higher
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Median Income
$72,111
4% lower than US avg
Home Value
$371,900
32% higher than US avg
Violent Crime
366/100K
4% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
39.4%
17% higher than US avg
Median Rent
$1,171
1% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate
29.5%
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment
6.9%
92% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
4.4%
65% lower than US avg
How North Myrtle Beach Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population19,343
Median Age60.8 yrs
Density863/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
B+Median Income$72,111
Per Capita$52,069
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$22,774M
Commute23 min
Housing
B+Home Value$371,900
Rent$1,171
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$395,960
Housing Units26,619
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
FViolent366/100K
Property3,237/100K
Health
Obesity29.5%
Uninsured10.2%
Smoking12.5%
Depression23.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Climate
Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Education
ABachelor's+39.4%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score5.71
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.2%
EV Stations9
Libraries12
Is North Myrtle Beach a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, North Myrtle Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. North Myrtle Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in North Myrtle Beach is $72,111, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in North Myrtle Beach is $371,900, 32% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,171 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Safety & Crime
Violent crime in North Myrtle Beach is below the national average at 366 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,237 per 100,000, 65% above the national average.
Education
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Climate & Weather
North Myrtle Beach enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
North Myrtle Beach has a population of 19,343 with a density of 863 people per square mile, spread across 21.2 square miles. The median age is 60.8 years, 56% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (91.1%), with 5.7% Hispanic, 1.6% Black, 1.9% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.6% of residents, while 8.8% speak Spanish. 10.0% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 16.0% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.8% have health insurance coverage.
Population
19,343
Total Population
2023 Census
863
People / sq mi
60.8yrs
Median Age
56% above US avg
21.2mi²
Land Area
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
North Myrtle Beach vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
North Myrtle Beach vs U.S. Average
The median household income in North Myrtle Beach is $72,111, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,069 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $924, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 12,484 business establishments, including 1,398 restaurants. The cost of living index is 93.7, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 16.5% of workers work from home.
Income: North Myrtle Beach vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $72,111 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,069 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $924 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,849 |
| Gini Index | 0.448 (0=equal, 1=unequal) |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.9% |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 12,484 |
| County GDP | $22,774M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 1,398 |
| Healthcare | 896 |
| Retail | 1,849 |
| Manufacturing | 171 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,541 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Cost of Living | 93.70 (100=avg) |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.95% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.6% |
| Work from Home | 16.5% |
Walkability
The median home value in North Myrtle Beach is $371,900, 32% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $395,960. According to Redfin, the median sale price is $415,000 with homes selling in an average of 120 days. Homes sell for 96.4% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,171 (1% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $982 for a one-bedroom to $1,155 for a two-bedroom apartment. 82.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 26,619 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1997. The average annual property tax is $3,541. 31.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $371,900 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $395,960 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $415,000 |
| Median List Price | $440,620 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| Median Sale Price | $415,000 |
| Median List Price | $440,620 |
| $/Sq Ft | $268 |
| Homes Sold | 117 |
| Days on Market | 120 days |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.4% |
| Price Drops | 19.3% |
| Inventory | 1,154 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,171 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,528 |
| Rent Burden | 31.2% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 82.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 17.1% |
| Housing Units | 26,619 |
| Median Year Built | 1997 |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,541 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.95% |
In North Myrtle Beach, 29.5% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 9.2% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 4.9% of residents, below the national average. 30.7% have high blood pressure. 12.5% are current smokers. 19.4% report binge drinking. 19.1% are physically inactive, below the national average. 23.1% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 17.5% experience frequent mental distress. 10.2% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,603. The dentist ratio is 1:2,336. 78.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.6 out of 10.
Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS - 2026-05-24)
PM2.5
4.0
μg/m³
Fine particulate
PM10
6.2
μg/m³
Coarse particulate
NO₂
1.5
μg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃
52.0
μg/m³
Ozone
SO₂
0.2
μg/m³
Sulphur dioxide
CO
107.0
μg/m³
Carbon monoxide
Health Metrics: North Myrtle Beach vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 29.5% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 12.5% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.1% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Short Sleep | 33.8% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 89.8% |
| Uninsured | 10.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Primary Care | 1:1,603 |
| Dentists | 1:2,336 |
| Mental Health | 1:554 |
| Checkup Rate | 78.4% |
| Dental Visits | 67.8% |
| Premature Death | 11,747/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 896 |
North Myrtle Beach has a violent crime rate of 366 per 100,000 residents, 4% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,237 per 100,000, 65% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 78 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, North Myrtle Beach receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: North Myrtle Beach vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 365.6/100K |
| 4% below US avg | |
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,237.1/100K |
| 65% above US avg |
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 78 |
| Traffic Accidents | 231 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 2.0 / 4.0 |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
North Myrtle Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. 79% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 21.2 sq mi (54.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 863/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8229°N, 78.6999°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Horry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Myrtle Beach International (MYR) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 78.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0446 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in |
North Myrtle Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and April the driest (2.8").
North Myrtle Beach is located in Horry County. It is classified as Metro / 250K-1M, part of a metropolitan area. 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17% above the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. 13.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 68.8% of the vote, a 38.6-point margin. 93.2% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 9 EV charging stations. There are 12 public libraries serving the community. 896 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 71.4% of workers drive alone to work.
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Republican by 38.6 points
Safety & Disasters
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 78 |
| Traffic Accidents | 231 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 2.0 / 4.0 |
F
Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.4% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.5% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 13.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.71 |
A
Education Grade (4.2/5.0)
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro / 250K-1M |
| Population Density | 863/sq mi |
| Total Area | 21.2 sq mi |
| County | Horry County County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 93.2% |
| Avg Download Speed | 198.3 Mbps |
| Avg Upload Speed | 40.8 Mbps |
| EV Charging Stations | 9 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 10 |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 896 |
| Restaurants | 1,398 |
| Retail Stores | 1,849 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 22.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.6% |
| Work from Home | 16.5% |
Average costs for common services in North Myrtle Beach. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $234 ($141-$375) |
| Specialist Visit | $328 ($187-$515) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $187 ($94-$328) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,061 ($750-$4,685) |
| Dental Cleaning | $122 ($70-$187) |
| Dental Filling | $234 ($141-$375) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $42 ($23-$70) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $70 ($47-$112) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $281 ($141-$469) |
| Tire Rotation | $37 ($19-$70) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $562 ($375-$937) |
| Battery Replacement | $187 ($94-$328) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $94 ($56-$141) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $84 ($47-$131) |
| HVAC Repair | $375 ($141-$750) |
| HVAC System Install | $6,559 ($3,748-$11,244) |
| Roof Repair | $937 ($375-$1,874) |
| Roof Replacement | $8,433 ($5,154-$14,055) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,406 ($469-$3,280) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $14,055 ($4,685-$28,110) |
| DUI Defense | $4,685 ($1,874-$9,370) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,406 ($750-$2,811) |
| Will Preparation | $469 ($187-$937) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,343 ($937-$4,685) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $23 ($14-$42) |
| Women's Haircut | $52 ($28-$94) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $141 ($70-$234) |
| Manicure | $23 ($14-$42) |
| Pedicure | $37 ($23-$61) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $75 ($47-$122) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $3.84 ($2.81-$5.15) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.28 ($2.34-$4.69) |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.56 ($2.34-$5.15) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.22 ($2.81-$6.09) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $5.15 ($3.75-$7.03) |
| Rice (per lb) | $0.94 ($0.56-$1.69) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $131 ($75-$234) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $66 ($28-$141) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $66 ($37-$112) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $66 ($37-$94) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $61 ($28-$94) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $80 ($47-$141) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $187 ($70-$469) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $1,874 ($1,124-$3,280) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $66 ($28-$122) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $14 ($7.50-$23) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $94 ($28-$234) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $28 ($14-$70) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,124 ($562-$2,343) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $937 ($469-$1,874) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $375 ($187-$656) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $47 ($23-$94) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $937 ($375-$2,343) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $11,713 ($4,685-$28,110) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $56 ($28-$94) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $94 ($47-$187) |
| Dog Grooming | $56 ($28-$94) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $37 ($19-$70) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $281 ($141-$469) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $187 ($94-$375) |
Childcare
| Center-Based (monthly) | |
| Infant | $861 |
| Toddler | $801 |
| Preschool | $784 |
| Family Childcare (monthly) | |
| Infant | $596 |
| Toddler | $596 |
| Preschool | $577 |
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)
Top Industries in Horry County
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food Services | 31,021 | 1,432 | $28,114 | 2.36 |
| Retail Trade | 26,179 | 1,808 | $35,857 | 1.81 |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 15,351 | 1,136 | $64,370 | 0.74 |
| Construction | 9,218 | 1,305 | $63,874 | 1.22 |
| Administrative & Waste Services | 8,525 | 816 | $46,421 | 1.00 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 5,282 | 280 | $27,072 | 2.17 |
| Professional & Technical Services | 4,932 | 1,527 | $75,859 | 0.49 |
| Real Estate | 4,286 | 946 | $48,870 | 1.91 |
| Other Services | 3,752 | 896 | $38,927 | 0.86 |
| Manufacturing | 3,398 | 346 | $58,055 | 0.29 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3,375 | 680 | $85,346 | 0.58 |
| Wholesale Trade | 2,817 | 423 | $65,158 | 0.49 |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2,617 | 242 | $47,127 | 0.43 |
| Information & Technology | 1,708 | 254 | $77,017 | 0.63 |
| Educational Services | 814 | 102 | $35,386 | 0.27 |
| Management of Companies | 530 | 92 | $97,221 | 0.22 |
| Utilities | 441 | 25 | $73,177 | 0.80 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 211 | 52 | $55,997 | 0.18 |
| Mining & Oil/Gas | 70 | 10 | $152,174 | 0.13 |
Schools in North Myrtle Beach
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Drive Elementary | Elementary | 827 | 52 | 15.9:1 |
Radio Stations near North Myrtle Beach
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94.9 The Surf | - | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| WVCO - 94.9 The Surf | beach, oldies | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Easy Radio WEZV 105.9 Myrtle Beach | adult contemporary, light favorites | AAC+ 32 kbps |
National Parks Near North Myrtle Beach
14 national parks and monuments found near North Myrtle Beach.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Bald Head Island State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Bay Tree Lake State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| Carolina Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Fort Fisher State Recreation Area | State Park | Free |
| Huntington Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Waccamaw State Park | State Park | Free |
| Little Pee Dee State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lumber River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lumber State Natural and Scenic River | State Park | Free |
| Moores Creek National Battlefield | National Battlefield | Free |
| Myrtle Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Singletary Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Warwick Mill Bay State Natural Area | State Park | Free |
| White Lake State Lake | State Park | Free |
Museums in North Myrtle Beach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRANKLIN G BURROUGHS SIMEON B CHAPIN ART MUSEUM | ART MUSEUM | $531,618 | ||
| CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTH CAROLINA | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | 2204 N OAK STREET | 8439469469 | $360,564 |
| NORTH MYRTLE BEACH AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8434277668 | $53,561 | |
| PERMANENT BUTTERFLY MEMORIAL MONUMENT | GENERAL MUSEUM | $1,118 | ||
| BRIUTTS IN MYRTLE BEACH SOUTH CAROLINA | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| INGRAM PLANETARIUM | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 7625 HIGH MARKET STREET | ||
| NORTH MYRTLE BEACH AREA MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8434277668 | ||
| OLD BRIDGE PRESERVATION SOCIETY | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM | 9103636585 | ||
| RIPLEY'S AQUARIUM | ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION | 1110 CELEBRITY CIRCLE | 8439160888 | |
| SOUTH CAROLINA CIVIL WAR MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 4857 US 17 BYPASS | 8432933377 | |
| SOUTH CAROLINA HALL OF FAME | GENERAL MUSEUM | 2101 N OAK ST | 8436267444 |
Libraries in North Myrtle Beach
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAPIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 400 14TH AVE. N. | 0.0 | 103,986 |
Farmers Markets in North Myrtle Beach
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little River Farmers Market | 4460 Mineola Ave | 05/04/2016 to 10/26/2016 | Wed: 1:00 PM-6:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Market Common Farmers Market | Deville St | 06/04/2016 to 09/24/2016 | Sat: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Myrtle's Market (Myrtle Beach Farmers Market) | 10th Avenue & Oak Street | Visit | |||
| North Myrtle Beach Farmers Market | 925 First Avenue South | 05/06/2016 to 10/28/2016 | Fri: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM; | Visit |
Hotels in North Myrtle Beach
26 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
3 Palms Ocean Front Resort
Atlantic Breeze Ocean Resort, Oceana Resorts
Avista Resort
Best Western Ocean Sands Beach Resort
Blockade Runner Motor Inn
Cherry Grove Beach Houses
Crescent Shores
Mar Vista Grande
Marion-Earl Motel
Maritime Beach Club
Ocean Drive Beach & Golf Resort
Ocean Edge Motel
Owner Direct Vacation Rentals
Peppertree by the Sea
Peppertree Ocean Club
Red Tree Inn
South Shore Villas
The Ashworth
The Ocean Bay Club
The Oceans at Cherry Grove
The Verandas
Tilghman Beach & Golf Resort
Windmere North Myrtle
Wyndham Ocean Boulevard
Wyndham Ocean Boulevard
Xanadu III Condominiums
Restaurants in North Myrtle Beach
48 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bar-B-Que House
Basil's Pizza
Benny's Trattoria
Boardwalk Billy's NMB
Brisket
Buffalo Wild Wings
Buoys on the Boulevard
Captain Jack's Seafood Buffet
Carrabba's Italian Grill
CAVA
Clubhouse Food and Spirits
Crave Italian Oven & Bar
Cuba Bar & Restaurante
Daniello's Pizzeria & Pub
Eggs Up Grill
El Cerro Mexican Bar & Grill
Fuji Japanese Grill
Georgio's Famous Pizza
Gino's NY Style Pizzeria
Golden Griddle Pancake House
Hickory Tavern
Hong Kong
Hoskin's Restaurant
Hot Stacks Pancake House
IHOP
La Promesa Taqueria Y Pupuseria
Ledo Pizza
Maine Street Lobster Roll
McAlister's Deli
Mellow Mushroom
Mission BBQ
Mr Crab Seafood
Nick's New York Pub and Grill
Pirate's Cove Rooftop
Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse
Sakura Hibachi Buffet
SeaBlue Restuarant and Wine Bar
Snooky's Oceanfront
Souffle's
Sunday Best Jamaican Cuisine
Sunny Parrot Cafe
TGI Fridays
The Bagel Factory
The Grumpy Monk
The Main Slice
Tokyo Express
Villa Tuscanna
World of Beer Bar & Kitchen
Cafes in North Myrtle Beach
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
7 Brew Coffee
Cha House
Southern Smoothies
Starbucks
Theatres in North Myrtle Beach
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre
Dentists in North Myrtle Beach
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Aspen Dental
Beachside Smiles
Veterinaries in North Myrtle Beach
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banfield Pet Hospital
Gas Stations in North Myrtle Beach
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Circle K
Circle K
Exxon
Kroger
Little River Food Mart
Shell
Banks in North Myrtle Beach
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
CCNB - Coastal Carolina National Bank
Conway National Bank
First Citizens Bank
Pinnacle Bank
SouthState Bank
Synovus
The Citizens Bank
Truist
United Bank
United Community Bank
Gyms in North Myrtle Beach
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Club Pilates
Edison's Smart Fitness
YogaSix
Golf Courses in North Myrtle Beach
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Surf Golf & Beach Club
Breweries in North Myrtle Beach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Brewery & Grill | American Restaurant, Brewery | 1321 Celebrity Cir | 8436264677 | Visit |
| Liberty Taproom & Grill | Brewery, Distillery | 7651 N Kings Hwy | 8438394677 | Visit |
| New South Brewing Company | Brewery | 1109 Campbell St | 8439162337 | Visit |
| Rudys Beachside Bar | Dive Bar and Brewery | Oceanblvd | 8433277113 | |
| Silver Coast Winery | Wineries, Vineyards, Brewers | 6680 Barbeque Rd N W | 9102872800 | Visit |
Pharmacies in North Myrtle Beach
8 pharmacies and drugstores.
| Pharmacy | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| BI-LO - 105 | 720 NORTH MAIN STREET | 843-249-8553 |
| CVS - 7366 | 4401 HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH | 843-272-8884 |
| CVS - 7396 | 1010 HIGHWAY 17 NORTH | 843-249-1451 |
| KROGER | 781 MAIN STREET | 843-249-9967 |
| RITE AID - 11635 | 600 HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH | 843-272-4269 |
| WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 5087 | 550 HIGHWAY 17 NORTH | 843-281-8176 |
| WALGREENS - 10814 | 601 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 17 NORTH | 843-663-1459 |
| WALGREENS - 6687 | 4300 HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH | 843-272-8399 |
EV Charging Stations in North Myrtle Beach
| Name | Address | Network | Level 2 | DC Fast | Connectors | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barefoot Landing - Tesla Supercharger | 4898 Hwy 17 S | Tesla | 8 | TESLA | public | |
| 21 Main at North Beach - Tesla Destination | 719 North Beach Blvd | Tesla Destination | 2 | J1772 TESLA | public | |
| NMB CITY HALL STATION 1 | 1100 2nd Ave S | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| North Beach Plantation - Tesla Destination | 100 North Beach Blvd | Tesla Destination | 4 | J1772 TESLA | public | |
| Shoreham Towers II | 2008 S Ocean Blvd | Blink Network | 1 | J1772 | public |
Fire Stations in North Myrtle Beach
| Name | Address | Type | Active Firefighters | Volunteers | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Myrtle Beach Fire-Rescue | 1015 2ND AVE S | Career | 843-280-5531 |
Bridges in North Myrtle Beach
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 2008 | 310 | 33,300 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 2010 | 1,010 | 30,600 | G | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 2002 | 40 | 21,400 | G | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 2002 | 40 | 21,400 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 2002 | 341 | 21,400 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 2002 | 341 | 16,650 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 2002 | 221 | 16,650 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 2002 | 221 | 16,650 | G | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete continuous | 2002 | 360 | 16,650 | G | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete continuous | 2002 | 360 | 16,650 | G | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 2002 | 40 | 16,650 | G | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 2002 | 40 | 16,650 | G | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 2002 | 40 | 16,650 | G | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 2002 | 40 | 16,650 | G | |
| Slab | Concrete | 1966 | 30 | 50 | F |
Airports Near North Myrtle Beach
25 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach International Airport | MYR | Large Airport |
| Grand Strand Airport | CRE | Medium Airport |
| Bear Pen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bladenboro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cape Fear Regional Jetport / Howie Franklin Field Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carolina Bay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cherry Grove Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Columbus County Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Conway Horry County Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cox Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dillon County Airport | DLL | Small Airport |
| Elkins Field | - | Small Airport |
| Georgetown County Airport | GGE | Small Airport |
| Green Sea Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Highsmith Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marion County Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mitchell Field | - | Small Airport |
| Mynatt Field | - | Small Airport |
| Myrtle Beach Hardee Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Odell Williamson Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Price Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Strickland Field | - | Small Airport |
| Twin City Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Winnabow Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yonder Airport | - | Small Airport |
Police Stations in North Myrtle Beach
7 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Beach Police Department | 717 atlantic street | |
| Horry County Police Airport Division | ||
| Loris Police Department | ||
| Myrtle Beach Police Department - Administrative Division | 3304 Corsair Street | |
| Myrtle Beach Police Department Annex - Market Common | 3399 Mustang Street | |
| North Myrtle Beach Police Department - Customer Service | 1018 2nd Ave South | |
| Ted C. Collins Law Enforcement Center |
Grocery Stores in North Myrtle Beach
16 grocery stores.
| Store | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| ALDI 66044 | Supermarket | 244 Highway 17 N |
| BIG LOTS 3302 | Other | 710 Highway 17 S |
| Circle K 272422 | Convenience Store | 511 Highway 17 S |
| Coastal Pantry 4 | Convenience Store | 1209 Highway 17 S |
| CVS PHARMACY 7396 | Other | 1010 Highway 17 N |
| Dollar General 11432 | Other | 869 Highway 17 S |
| Dollar Tree 2519 | Other | 570 Highway 17 N |
| DOLLARTREE 9960 | Other | 600 Hwy. 17 |
| Family Dollar 62 | Other | 106 Highway 17 N |
| FOOD LION 1047 | Supermarket | 1000 Highway 17 N |
| KROGER 0020 | Super Store | 781 Main St |
| Lr Mart # 1 | Convenience Store | 11076 Highway 90 |
| Murphy USA 7911 | Convenience Store | 1001 Highway 17 N |
| Tiger Mart 16 | Convenience Store | 200 Highway 17 N |
| Walgreens 10814 | Other | 601 Highway 17 N |
| Walmart S/C 5087 | Super Store | 550 Highway 17 N |
Post Offices in North Myrtle Beach
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| North Myrtle Beach Post Office | 621 6th Avenue South |
Treatment Centers in North Myrtle Beach
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach Treatment Specialists | Substance Abuse | 843-712-7316 |
DOL Wage Violations in North Myrtle Beach
31 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $428,560 in back wages owed to 400 employees.
31
Violations
$428,560
Back Wages Owed
400
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
| Employer | Severity | Parent Company | ZIP | Industry | Cases | Back Wages | Per Employee | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Marina Bar and Grill at Barefoot Resort | - | - | 29582 | - | 1 | $99,552 | $1,345 | 74 |
| Grand Strand Linen | - | - | 29582 | - | 1 | $72,887 | $5,607 | 13 |
| Nicholson Carrier Services | - | - | 29582 | - | 1 | $70,092 | $11,682 | 6 |
| Benitos Pizza & Meatball Express | - | - | 29582 | - | 2 | $28,007 | $1,400 | 20 |
| Mexico Lindo | - | - | 29582 | - | 1 | $27,736 | $2,774 | 10 |
| Toy Kingdom | - | - | 29582 | - | 1 | $15,016 | $15,016 | 1 |
| Cactus Sands | - | - | 29582 | - | 1 | $14,412 | $961 | 15 |
| 21 Main | - | - | 29582 | - | 1 | $12,071 | $2,414 | 5 |
| Martin's PGA Tour Superstore | - | - | 29582 | - | 1 | $11,139 | $3,713 | 3 |
| Best Western Ocean Sands | - | - | 29582 | - | 1 | $11,020 | $355 | 31 |
| Murphys On The Beach | - | - | 29582 | - | 1 | $9,968 | $3,323 | 3 |
| Prince Resort at The Cherry Grove Pier | - | - | 29582 | - | 1 | $7,733 | $141 | 55 |
| Forbes Steakhouse and Pasta | - | - | 29582 | - | 1 | $6,988 | $2,329 | 3 |
| Myrtle Beach Tours | - | - | 29582 | - | 1 | $6,984 | $873 | 8 |
| Fire Island Grille | - | - | 29582 | - | 1 | $6,432 | $257 | 25 |
| Ashley Park Apartments | - | - | 29582 | - | 1 | $5,539 | $504 | 11 |
| SPECIALIZED CONSTRUCTION SITES & SERVICES | - | - | 29568 | Roofing Contractors | 1 | $4,290 | $715 | 6 |
| California Dreaming-North Myrtle Beach | - | - | 29582 | - | 1 | $3,823 | $956 | 4 |
| North Beach Resort and VIllas | - | - | 29582 | - | 1 | $3,328 | $72 | 46 |
| Benny Rappa's Trattoria | - | - | 29582 | - | 1 | $2,459 | $351 | 7 |
| Captain Poo's Blue Marlin | - | - | 29582 | - | 1 | $2,101 | $263 | 8 |
| Super 8 Motel - North Point/Cherry Grove | - | Wyndham Hotels | 29582 | - | 1 | $1,702 | $243 | 7 |
| Barefoot Market & Cafe | - | - | 29582 | - | 1 | $1,234 | $617 | 2 |
| Alvin's Island #745 | - | - | 29582 | - | 1 | $1,154 | $289 | 4 |
| Mason Tire & Auto Service NMB | - | - | 29582 | - | 1 | $651 | $163 | 4 |
| Benito's Brick Oven Pizza | - | - | 29582 | - | 1 | $589 | $65 | 9 |
| Pyramid Engineering | - | - | 29582 | - | 2 | $585 | $146 | 4 |
| Forbes Steakhouse | - | - | 29582 | - | 1 | $516 | $258 | 2 |
| Turbo Jet Car Wash #4 | - | - | 29582 | - | 1 | $384 | $192 | 2 |
| Zaxby's North Myrtle Beach | - | - | 29582 | - | 1 | $142 | $13 | 11 |
| Mr. Crab | - | - | 29582 | - | 1 | $24 | $24 | 1 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in North Myrtle Beach
40 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| A NEW BEGINNING CONSECRATED CHURCH OF GOD | 505 IREES WAY |
| AVATAR MEHER BABAS CIRCLE OF FRIENDS | PO BOX 1234 |
| BEYTH PELET MINISTRIES INC | 730 MAIN ST 184 |
| BUCK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH | 11483 N HIGHWAY 905 |
| CAROLINA BAYS COMMUNITY CHURCH | PO BOX 691 |
| CHAPEL BY THE SEA | PO BOX 3488 |
| CHESTERFIELD MISSIONARY BAPTIST | 8591 HIGHWAY 90 |
| CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH | 502 30TH AVE S |
| COMPASS COMMUNITY | PO BOX 529 |
| FATHERS CUP MINISTRIES | PO BOX 3543 |
| FREEMONT BAPTIST CHURCH | 160 WILLIAMSON RD |
| HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL | 1760 LIVING STONES LN |
| HOPE HARBOR CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC | 730 MAIN ST UNIT 76 |
| IGLESIA DE DIOS PUENTE DE SALVACION INC | 1504 17 HWY S |
| JESUS R&R HOUSE | 121 ZOE CT |
| LAKESIDE BAPTIST CHURCH | 615 11TH AVE N |
| LEPTA CHURCH INC | 730 MAIN ST UNIT 135 |
| LIBERTY COVENANT FELLOWSHIP | 159 PINE NEEDLE DR |
| LIVING WATER BAPTIST CHURCH | 1569 HIGHWAY 9 E |
| LLEM INTERNATIONAL INC | PO BOX 3692 |
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Historic Markers
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UFO Sightings Near North Myrtle Beach
72 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near North Myrtle Beach.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2014 | Chinese lanterns with orange glow very popular in the Myrtle Beach area. |
| Cherry grove, SC | 2013 | Orange lights alternating in a straight line several miles out above the ocean. |
| Cherry grove, SC | 2013 | My wife and I both witnessed a HUGE Triangular craft with 3 lights then 30 orange/yellow orbs in the same vacinity |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2013 | Three points of yellow orange light appeared moving horizontally following a loud boom then disappeared. |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2013 | Red, White and Blue hovering flying object that changed shapes and orientation over a 30 minutes period over North Myrtle Beach, SC. |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2013 | Large amber/orange sphere glowing above beach no sound, no blinking lights, sitting still for 1-2 min., disappeared into thin air. |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2013 | North Myrtle Beach orange lights...cool. |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2013 | One large red fireball descending from sky, which broke into 7 others and proceeded to blink and move sparatically. |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2013 | Huge Orange Balls of disappearing and reappearing lights seen briefly over the Ocean at North Myrtle Beach |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2013 | Large Orange Circles hovering and "dancing" in the sky - North Myrtle Beach |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2013 | A police officer and two other adults witnessed three orange glowing balls of fire appear in the sky as if a light switch had been flip |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2013 | Fast moving, low altitude orange orb |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2013 | Strange lights over the beach, 2 dozen or more. |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2013 | Fiery looking object, no sound, moved slowly at first then more rapidly and disappeared in the clouds. |
| Cherry grove beach, SC | 2012 | Orange balls of light appeared in sky above the ocean and darted from left to right. |
| Cherry grove/north myrtle beach, SC | 2012 | 20-30 red/orange lights over ocean fading to no light at all. |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2012 | Strange orange and white lights or obs over the beach |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2012 | Large fireball seen over North Myrtle beach. |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2012 | I saw 3green lights flashing and fading over north mrytle beach and no one eles seem to see them. |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2012 | Orange ball of light seen over the ocean |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2012 | Saw 3 different formations of lights above Atlantic Ocean in North Myrtle Beach, SC. |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2012 | TWO SEPERATE OCCASIONS WITNESSED ORANGE-REDDISH BALLS OF LIGHT APPEARING AND DISAPPERING ABOVE THE OCEAN. ALSO TWO ACCELERATING FAST |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2012 | Orange/red light over the ocean |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2012 | Orange-yellow lights staggered one behind the other, very bright and very long about 1/4 mile in the air hovering over the ocean. |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2012 | More Reddish-Orange light activity in North Myrtle Beach, SC. |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2012 | Strange hovering light and military jets s.c. |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2012 | Twinkling lights in triangle formation form straight line and light up like large fireballs |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2012 | Orange/reddish lights over Myrtle Beach that would appear and then fade out and then they were gone. |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2012 | Reddish yellow orbs seen off the beach in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2012 | 3 lights in a triangle formation, each came on at different times and stayed on for roughly 3-10 seconds. I'd also seen them the previo |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2012 | Two instances of strange lights over the ocean, one right after the other. |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2012 | Multiple glowing orange lights at North Myrtle Beach. |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2012 | 3 orange lights at Myrtle Beach, triangle shape |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2012 | Flashing lights over ocean. |
| N. myrtle beach, SC | 2011 | Lights off and on swishing back and forth, very clear night and no sound. |
| North myrtle beach, NC | 2011 | Seen stationary lights, green and multiples over the ocean beside Brunswick County N.C. with fly over jets. |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2011 | Three yellow orange spheres of light in triangle formation see over the ocean in the night sky at North Myrtle Beach. |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2011 | Orange balls over ocean no ships in area |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2011 | Dancing amber lights over the Atlantic in North Myrtle Beach |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2011 | UFO sighting Sept 29th 2011 8:53 I witnessed two yellow-orange color spheres about the size of 1/8 of the moon and 5 small star size ob |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2011 | 3 orange lights appeared in the sky over Myrtle Beach at 27th street |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2011 | Three orange/reddish triangular lights over North Myrtle Beach! |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2010 | same as before I was out on the balcony of our hotel and there was a circle over the ocean that just sat there for I don't know ho much |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2010 | Orange Lights/Diagonal Line of 3 Lights |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2010 | over the ocean objects |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2010 | This was an orange ball of light just over the Atlantic Ocean near the shore and just below the night stars. The lights were larger tha |
| Cherry grove, SC | 2009 | TRI SHAPED CRAFT WITH THREE LIGHTS AND NO SOUND |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2009 | In the clear night sky, 3 bright lights appeared in a triangle formation, moved to a line formation, and disappeared to thunder. |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2009 | Series of amber (orange) lights over North Myrtle Beach S,C |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2009 | was disck shaped and was spinning |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2009 | Around 10pm looking towards the Atlantic Ocean from North Myrtle, SC, we saw 3 progressively blinking reddish-orange lights. |
| North myrtle beach/ocean drive, SC | 2009 | glowing red orange spheres off coast of n. myrtle beach |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2008 | Orange orbs over atlantic - North Myrtle Beach |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2008 | Two sightings, 3-5 bright lights in a diagonal formation and 3 bright orange spheres moving together illuminating and fading out. |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2008 | Random lights over the ocean |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2008 | was watching ocean when orange balls where appering for about 20 to 30 secounds lasted for about 8 to 10 mins was 2 light at 1 time but |
| Cherry grove beach, SC | 2007 | White light, stationary, then moved to south very very quickly and disappeared. |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2007 | green fireball seen north myrtle beach |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2007 | $ bright lights over Atlantic Ocean flying in rectangle formation, changed to orange cones then orangle cirlces with black core. |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2007 | Approximately 26 August 2007, while sitting on the dunes at the beach, I saw what appeared to be a small falling star; it suddenly cha |
| Cherry grove, SC | 2006 | Cherry Grove SC Amber Balls of Light 7/5/06 |
| Myrtle beach-cherry grove, SC | 2006 | 7 strange lights above the ocean |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2006 | 3 orange lights or orbs over the atlantic ocean 6pm 12/05/06 north myrtle beach sc 23rd ave. south |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2005 | Saw lights of rotating, saucer-like object off of coast. Was completely silent, close, and very large |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2005 | Peculiar lights in the sky |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2005 | My family & I spotted strange objects in the sky in Myrtle Beach, SC, then found one in a photo we took there |
| North myrtle beach (cherry grove), SC | 2004 | Every thing was a very bright gold color. |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2004 | The only logical explanation would be flares. That must be one fast boat. |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2003 | Between the hours of 20:00 adn 21:00 on 9/15/2003, looking out over the ocean. We saw one round light splint into two then disappear. T |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2003 | For about 45 minutes with 5 minute lapses between sightings we saw extremely bright red lights in different places with no trails |
| North myrtle beach, SC | 2003 | Balls of light appearing in various sections of the sky over the ocean |
| North myrtle beach/cherry groove, SC | 2003 | We saw three large horizonal lights in a row out over the ocean. They were perfectly straight. They last about five seconds, then a l |
Historic Markers Near North Myrtle Beach
3 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near North Myrtle Beach.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Chestnut Consolidated School | Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 90 and Edge Road, on the left when traveling west on State Highway 90. |
| Sonny’s Pavilion | Marker is at the intersection of North Ocean Boulevard (State Highway 65) and Sea Mountain Highway (State Highway 9), on the right when traveling north on North Ocean Boulevard. |
| Roberts Pavilion / Ocean Drive Pavilion | Marker is at the intersection of Ocean Boulevard and Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Ocean Boulevard. |
Haunted Places Near North Myrtle Beach
1 reported haunted locations found near North Myrtle Beach.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| North Myrtle Beach | Ocean Pier One - Strange electrical problems, doors locking from the inside, items disappearing and appearing in spots that had just be straightened up or cleaned. |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About North Myrtle Beach
What is the population of North Myrtle Beach?
North Myrtle Beach has a population of 19,343 residents and is located in South Carolina. The population density is 863 people per square mile, spread across 21.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 60.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.
Is North Myrtle Beach expensive to live in?
North Myrtle Beach is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 93.7 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $72,111, 4% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $371,900 (32% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,171 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is North Myrtle Beach safe?
North Myrtle Beach is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 366 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,237 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, North Myrtle Beach receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in North Myrtle Beach?
North Myrtle Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.
How is the job market in North Myrtle Beach?
The unemployment rate in North Myrtle Beach is 6.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $924. There are 12,484 business establishments in the area, including 1,398 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 16.5% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in North Myrtle Beach?
The median home value in North Myrtle Beach is $371,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $395,960. According to Redfin, the median sale price is $415,000, with homes typically selling within 120 days. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,171. Fair market rent is $982 for a 1-bedroom and $1,155 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 82.9%. The average annual property tax is $3,541.
How are the schools in North Myrtle Beach?
Schools in North Myrtle Beach score 5.7 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 39.4% of adults in North Myrtle Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. 13.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is North Myrtle Beach?
The obesity rate in North Myrtle Beach is 29.5% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 12.5% of adults are smokers. 19.1% are physically inactive. 23.1% of residents report depression. 10.2% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 78.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,603.
What is transportation like in North Myrtle Beach?
The average commute in North Myrtle Beach is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 71.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 16.5% work from home.
What are the demographics of North Myrtle Beach?
The racial and ethnic makeup of North Myrtle Beach is 91.1% White, 1.6% Black or African American, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% Asian. 92.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 8.8% speak Spanish. 10.0% of the population are military veterans. 16.0% of residents have a disability. 89.8% have health insurance coverage.
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