Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach Metro Area, SC-NC
Living in the Myrtle Beach Metro Area
Bikeability11
Walkability17
Commute68
Public Transit9
Affordability69
Public Safety54
Airports23
Hospitals56
Colleges16
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools40
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
464kPopulation+206k (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black12%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate31%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$9.5k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office26%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$189kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
38%Built 2000 or Later
$788Median Monthly Rent+$133 (2010–19)
47%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home17%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity90%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas4%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Myrtle Beach Metro Area
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in the Myrtle Beach Metro Area
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump66%
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 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Myrtle Beach Metro Area
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding54
Tornado22
Coastal Flooding19
Hurricane Force Winds4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach Metro Area, SC-NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach Metro Area, SC-NC
The Lords Children
10 miles, S
North Myrtle Beach Christian School
10 miles, SW
Holy Trinity Catholic School
10 miles, SW
Academy of Coastal Carolina
12 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach Metro Area, SC-NC
Coastal Carolina University
26 miles, SW
University of North Carolina Wilmington
46 miles, NE
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
60 miles, NW
Francis Marion University
61 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach Metro Area, SC-NC
McLeod Loris Hospital
17 miles, W
Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center
19 miles, E
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
19 miles, SW
Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital
25 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach Metro Area, SC-NC
Myrtle Beach International Airport
27 miles, SW
Wilmington International Airport
46 miles, NE
Florence Regional Airport
65 miles, W
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
72 miles, N