Myrtle Beach, SC
Living in Myrtle Beach
Bikeability44
Walkability52
Commute92
Public Transit33
Affordability72
Public Safety27
Airports35
Hospitals63
Colleges17
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Schools62
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
33kPopulation+6k (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+10 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
56%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black14%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate28%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$5.5k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty
19 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector79%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service27%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$216kMedian Home Value+$45k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
$756Median Monthly Rent+$96 (2010–19)
31%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached33%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198929%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity87%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas12%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Myrtle Beach
United States45
South Carolina43
Myrtle Beach Metro Area47
Horry County60
Property Crime in Myrtle Beach
United States48
South Carolina52
Myrtle Beach Metro Area68
Horry County82
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Myrtle Beach
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding44
Tornado19
Coastal Flooding19
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Myrtle Beach, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Myrtle Beach, SC
Chabad Jewish Academy
1 miles, E
St Andrew Catholic School
2 miles, E
Myrtle Beach Sda Christian School
4 miles, N
Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach
4 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Myrtle Beach, SC
Coastal Carolina University
9 miles, NW
Francis Marion University
55 miles, NW
University of North Carolina Wilmington
68 miles, NE
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
70 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Myrtle Beach, SC
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
5 miles, NE
Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital
8 miles, NW
Conway Medical Center
9 miles, NW
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
14 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach International Airport
3 miles, SW
Florence Regional Airport
58 miles, NW
Wilmington International Airport
68 miles, NE
Charleston Airforce Base-International Airport
87 miles, SW