Garden City, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
10,820 332.4M (US)
Median Age
61.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,027 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$194,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$596 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,226 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Horry County
6
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach Metro Area
6
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Horry County
7
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach Metro Area
7
South Carolina
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (62%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 45
Feb 4 0 48
Mar 4 0 55
Apr 3 0 62
May 3 0 70
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 6 0 81
Aug 6 0 80
Sep 5 0 74
Oct 4 0 64
Nov 3 0 55
Dec 4 0 48

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Seaside Elementary
<1 miles, NE · 3.7star
St James Middle
3 miles, N · 2.8star
St James Elementary
3 miles, N · 4.1star
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Colleges

Coastal Carolina University
14 miles, N · 1.9star
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
14 miles, NE · 1.4star
Strand College of Hair Design
15 miles, E · 1star
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Hospitals

Conway Medical Center
14 miles, NE · 3.2star
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Airports

Florence Regional Airport
58 miles, N · 1star
Wilmington International Airport
79 miles, E · 1.4star
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