Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Population 27,708

Myrtle Beach is located in Horry County, SC. The population is 27,708, making Myrtle Beach the largest city in Horry County.

There are 27 public schools in Myrtle Beach with an average Homefacts rating of A. The total crime rate for Myrtle Beach is very low , and there are 5 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Myrtle Beach is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Myrtle Beach property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Myrtle Beach include Forestbrook, Socastee and Red Hill.

Myrtle Beach Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 14.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 59.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26.1%

Crime Rate

79.98% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 654
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 281
  • Burglary: 872
  • Property Crime: 11
  • Larceny Theft: 9

Registered Offenders

84.46% Lower than national avg.
  • 5 offenders in Myrtle Beach
  • 1.80 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

127 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 118

Unemployment

Moderate 3.3%
  • South Carolina unemployment average: 3.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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27 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 27 K-12 public schools in Myrtle Beach, SC and 5 private schools. Homefacts rates Myrtle Beach's schools as Excellent, with an overall A rating.
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5 Private Schools

Chabad Jewish Academy

Christian Academy Of Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach Sda Christian School

Risen Christ Christian Academy

St Andrew Catholic School

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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452 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Myrtle Beach, SC issued 452 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 452 permits, 443 were issued for single family homes and 9 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Myrtle Beach, SC issued 376 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 376 permits, 341 were issued for single family homes and 35 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $909
  • 1 Bedroom: $944
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,092
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,389
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,569

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Environmental Hazards

127 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Myrtle Beach, SC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Myrtle Beach, SC is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.02 Average
    Myrtle Beach, SC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 46.22°
  • February 48.47°
  • March 54.82°
  • April 63.18°
  • May 70.67°
  • June 78.4°
  • July 80.78°
  • August 80.32°
  • September 75.95°
  • October 66.05°
  • November 55.23°
  • December 50.2°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Myrtle Beach, SC

Earthquakes
Myrtle Beach, SC has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Myrtle Beach, SC has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Myrtle Beach, SC has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Myrtle Beach, SC has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Myrtle Beach, SC: $37,023

Unemployment

Unemployment in Myrtle Beach is 3.3%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 47.59%
White Collar - 52.41%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Nikki R. Haley
  • Sen. Lindsey Graham
  • Sen. Tim Scott

City Representatives

  • Tom Rice

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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2 Cemeteries view all

41 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

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