Discover Myrtle Beach, SC: Scores, Rankings, and Comparisons

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Myrtle Beach is strongly conservative and has a Democratic representative in Congress

31,783

Myrtle Beach Population7

32,413

Median Income6

8.5

Unemployment Rate17

Education

67
- Public schools rated 8+4
  
  9
- Public schools rated 8+ (%)4
  
  33.3 %
- High schools in top 25%14
  
  2
- High schools in top 25% (%)14
  
  40.0 %
- Top rated public high school14
  
  Carolina Forest High
- Top rated public high school (national rank)14
  
  3,004
Air Quality

65
- Unhealthy air quality
  
  0 days per year
- Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups13
  
  1 days per year
- High PM2.5 pollution
  
  0 days per year
- High ozone13
  
  195 days per year
Attractions

61
- Restaurants8
  
  49.8 per 100,000 residents
- Bars8
  
  170.3 per 100,000 households
- Performing arts centers8
  
  38.1 per 100,000 households
- Museums8
  
  4.7 per 100,000 households
- Music venues18
  
  22
- Historical sites
  
  0
- Golf courses20
  
  100
- Wineries
  
  0
- Casinos22
  
  1
Outdoor Activities

59
- Beaches9
  
  18
- Parks15
  
  24
- Ski resorts
  
  0
Taxes

59
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for median earners)
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for high earners)
- State income tax16
  
  4.2 % (for median earners)
- State income tax16
  
  5.8 % (for high earners)
- City sales tax19
  
  3.0 %
- State sales tax19
  
  6.0 %
- Property tax21
  
  0.6 %
- Vehicle tax21
  
  2.4 %
Climate

56
- Sunny days3
  
  64 days
- Rainy days11
  
  107 days
- Hot days11
  
  30 days
- Cold days11
  
  10 days
- Average humidity11
  
  71 %
- Average wind speed11
  
  8 mph
- Annual snowfall11
  
  0 inches
- Temperature in January11
  
  50 °F
- Temperature in July11
  
  82 °F
- Wildfire risk23
  
  High
- Hurricane risk23
  
  High
- Tornado risk23
  
  Medium
- Earthquake risk23
  
  Medium
- Flood risk23
  
  Low
Home Pricing

49
- Median home value5
  
  $169,857
- Median home value (sq ft)12
  
  $470
- Median rent price12
  
  $1,200
Travel Connectivity

49
- Airports
  
  1
- Train stations
  
  0
Local Transportation

49
- Walkability score10
  
  43
- Bikeability score10
  
  60
- Transit score
  
  0
- Commute via public transit17
  
  0.5 %
- Commute via walking17
  
  4.1 %
- Commutes via driving solo17
  
  80.5 %
- Commute time (avg)17
  
  16.6 minutes
Diversity

48
- White or Middle Eastern7
  
  68.5 %
- Black7
  
  13.9 %
- Asian7
  
  1.5 %
- Hispanic7
  
  13.5 %
Healthcare

37
- Hospitals (<50 miles)2
  
  6
- Hospital rating (avg)2
  
  4.0 / 5
- 5-star hospitals2
  
  1
- 5-star hospitals (%)2
  
  20.0 %
- 5-star hospital (nearest)
  
  20.8 miles from city center
Internet Connectivity

28
- Access to 25+ mbps wired broadband24
  
  91.5 %
- Access to 100+ mbps broadband24
  
  90.2 %
- Average download speed24
  
  55 mpbs
- Households with broadband25
  
  75.8 %
Economy

26
- Income6
  
  $23,294
- Income (full-time)6
  
  $32,413
- Income ($100,000 or more)6
  
  8.9 %
- Income ($25,000 and less)6
  
  32.6 %
- Income growth (1-year)6
  
  -0.1 %
- Income growth (10-year)6
  
  3.3 %
- Employment rate17
  
  91.5 %
- Employment rate (full-time)6
  
  36.5 %
- Employment rate growth (1-year)17
  
  1.6 %
- Employment rate growth (10-year)17
  
  5.3 %
- Population growth (1-year)7
  
  3.3 %
- Population growth (10-year)7
  
  19.1 %
Safety

2
- Property crimes1
  
  11,178.9 per 100,000 residents
- Violent crimes1
  
  1,488.2 per 100,000 residents

Myrtle Beach is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States since 2010, particularly for 65- to 74-year olds which grew by 89%

Age

44.0

Median Age7

19.1

Population Growth Since 20107

Proportion of Population by Age Group vs. United States average7

Myrtle Beach residents are mostly white and the city is becoming less diverse as the white community has grown by 11.8% since 2010, while the Black community, 2nd largest in the city, has grown by 30.6%

Race

63.7

South Carolina Population, White7

61.1

United States population, White7

Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity7

Myrtle Beach has warm summers, high humidity, and little snowfall. The average temperature in July is 82°F, the average humidity is 71%, and the annual snowfall is 0 inches

Weather

Chance of Rain11

Chance of Sunshine3

Average Temperature35

The average home value in Myrtle Beach increased by 12% since 2010 which is 31% lower than the national average and 15% lower than the state average

Rent

1,200

Monthly Average12

Renters36

Average Home Value5

Myrtle Beach is an average tax location with property tax 49% lower than the national average, but income tax 20% higher than the national average and sales tax 31% higher than the national average.

Other

0.57

Property Tax21

9.0

Sales Tax19

2.4

Vehicle Tax21

Effective Income Tax Rate at Various Income Levels (Married, Filing Jointly)37

Myrtle Beach has a very low employment rate of 92% which is 2% lower than the national average. The largest employers are Burroughs & Chapin and Grand Strand Medical Center

Income

32.6

<$25,0006

8.9

$100,000+6

Distribution by Industry17

Myrtle Beach is strongly conservative and has a Democratic representative in Congress

2016 Presidential Election Results38

Representatives

Mayor27	Brenda Bethune Nonpartisan
House of Representative27	Tom Rice Republican

The nearest 5-star hospital, Mcleod Loris Hospital, is 20.8 miles from the center of Myrtle Beach, the nearest Veterans Affairs medical center, Fayetteville VA Medical Center, is 72.1 miles away, and the nearest top-rated hospital for cancer care, MUSC Health-University Medical Center, is 95.6 miles away

Medicare-Rated Hospitals (<50 Miles)2

Is Marijuana Legal?

Medical28	No
Decriminalized28	No

In South Carolina, 45.0% of adults live in a household with at least one gun, which is a marginal decrease from 2000 when 49.2% of adults lived in households with guns

Gun Laws

Universal Background Checks29

Permit to Purchase Law29

Property Crimes and Violent Crimes per 100,000 Residents

#42	2020 Best Cities to Retire by U.S. News & World Report30
#75	2019 Best Cities to Live by U.S. News & World Report31

1	2018 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement \| FBI
2	Medicare-certified hospitals \| Medicare.gov
3	Sunshine - Average Percent of Possible
4	School Rankings & Reviews for Public and Private Schools \| Great Schools
5	Zillow Housing Data
6	2018 Earnings in the Past 12 Months \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
7	2018 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
8	2017 County Business Patterns \| United States Census
9	Beaches \| Yelp
10	2020 City & Neighborhood Scores \| Walk Score
11	Comparative Climatic Data \| National Centers for Environmental Information
12	United States Home Prices & Home Values
13	AirData \| United States Environmental Protection Agency
14	Best High Schools in the US \| U.S. News & World Report's
15	Parks \| Yelp
16	State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2020 \| Tax Foundation
17	2018 Economic Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
18	Music Venues \| Yelp
19	2020 State and Local Sales Tax Rates \| Tax Foundation
20	Golf Courses \| Yelp
21	2020 Property and Vehicle Taxes by State \| WalletHub
22	Casinos \| Yelp
23	Natural Center for Disaster Preparedness \| Columbia University
24	Internet Service Providers: Availability & Coverage \| Broadband Now
25	2018 Social Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
26	Zippia, The Career Expert
27	Who represents me \| Ballotpedia
28	State Policy \| Marijuana Policy Project
29	State-Level Estimates of Household Firearm Ownership \| The RAND Corporation
30	2020 Best Cities to Retire \| U.S. News & World Report
31	2019 Best Cities to Live \| U.S. News & World Report
32	2010 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
33	Elevations and Distances \| U.S. Geological Survey Publications Repository
34	Normal Precipitation, Inches
35	Normal Daily Minimum Temperature, °F
36	2018 Selected Housing Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
37	Federal Income Tax Calculator \| smartasset
38	2016 Presidential Election Results \| Politico

Myrtle Beach, SC

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