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North Myrtle Beach, SC
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North Myrtle Beach, SC
At a Glance
How North Myrtle Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Myrtle Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is North Myrtle Beach a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
North Myrtle Beach residents earn a median household income of $72,111 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,069. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% 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 North Myrtle Beach is $371,900 , 32% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $384,689. Median rent is $1,171/month, with 31.2% 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 1997.
Safety & Crime
North Myrtle Beach reports 419 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,581/100K. The murder rate is 5.9/100K.
Education
39.4% of adults in North Myrtle Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% above the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Myrtle Beach has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.