Livability Score

67
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mon Cafe Japan
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bagel Factory
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Myrtle Beach Safari Wild Encounters Tour
Zoo
GTS Theater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (14) F
Domino's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Butter's Pub
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Scores Sports Bar
Bar
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
OSIA Lodge
Bar
BurgerFi
Fast Food
Which Wich?
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
Fitness (0) F
South Strand Recreation Center
Community Centre
Flintlake Gym
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Food Lion
Grocery Store
BI-LO
Grocery Store
Tortilleria Hermanos
Grocery Store
Oriental Food Market
Grocery Store
Sin Fronteras
Grocery Store
Coccadotts Cake Shop
Bakery
Lowes Foods
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Forestbrook Grocery
Grocery Store
Parks (2) F
Socastee Landing Park
Park
Socastee Recreation Park
Park
Harbour Towne HOA Park
Park
Forestbrook Park
Park
South Strand Park
Park
Grand Park
Park
Shops (30) D-
Circle K
Convenience Store
Christine's Hari Salon
Hairdresser
Scotchman
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Horry Telephone Corp.
Electronics
Refuel
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
365 Fast Mart
Convenience Store
Socastee Hardware
Home Improvement
Top Choice
Electronics
Circle K
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
CompuDirect of Myrtle Beach
Electronics
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Computers
Electronics
K9 Cabana
Pets
Leather 'n' Lace Boutique
Clothing
Nail Center
Beauty
Tranquil Escape
Beauty
Grab N Go
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Suburban Propane
Home Improvement
Easy Stop Grocery
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Socastee.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3%
F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Socastee is 98/100 - which is 6% higher than South Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D-
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crime F

Socastee crime rates are 3,180 per 100k, which is 14% higher than South Carolina
Property Crime
2,622 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
558 crimes per 100k
F
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employment D+

The median income in Socastee is $47,296 - which is 1% higher than South Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$47,296
F
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
B+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
D-
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Comprehensive Dentistry
Dentist
CMC Medical Plaza South
Clinic
Horry County Fire / Rescue Station 1 Socastee
Fire Station
Grand Strand Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
AccuQuest Hearing Center
Clinic
South Strand Cardiology Rehabilitation Center
Clinic
South Strand Medical Center
Hospital
Carolina Ob-Gyn
Doctor
Sayebrook Dental Care
Dentist
Doctor's Care
Clinic
Farrow Parkway Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Myrtle Beach VA Clinic
Clinic
Horry County Fire & Rescue Station 20
Fire Station
Market Common Dentistry
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Socastee home prices are $170,200 - which is 19% higher than South Carolina
Home Price
$170,200
C+
Home Appreciation Rate
12%
A-
Home Affordability
3.6x (home price to income ratio)
C+
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schools F

The Socastee graduation rate is 83% - which is 2% higher than South Carolina
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
83%
C-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Socastee Elementary
Forestbrook Elementary
Socastee Middle
Forestbrook Middle
Palmetto Bays Elementary
Burgess Elementary
St. James Intermediate
Palmetto Academy Of Learning And Success Charter
High Schools (0) F
Socastee High
Coastal Leadership Academy
Coastal Leadership Academy
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ratings A+

Socastee has an overall rating of 89% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes
A+
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Socastee Area Facts

  • Socastee has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Socastee crime rates are 14% higher than the South Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Socastee is 6% higher than the South Carolina average
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The Best Area On The Beach, Even Better Than The Beach 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I live in the Socastee area and you can't find a better option for the cost of living.

Socastee is in the Myrtle Beach area, easily accessed from Conway via Highway 544 or taking Highway 17 and turning into Socastee from the coast. While Myrtle Beach has most of the beach attrac
...Read More tions and tourist venues, Socastee is the place where stable, successful South Carolinians work and live.

Living in Socastee, SC gives you a straight shot to the beach, but your own selection of amazing stores, delicious restaurants with variety, and a beautiful landscape. The food variety is just as grand as the beach as a whole, offering everything from standard American fare to Jamaican, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Ethiopian, French, Greek, Mexican, Italian, and so many other ethnic and national food options.

The best areas in Socastee, SC are where Conway and Socastee meet, delivering a row of amazing restaurants and access to Coastal Carolina University. The end of 544 where the road turns into Highway 17 has a lot of great grocery stories, with Publix and Lowes Foods delivering high quality and unique brands and produce. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Socastee? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Socastee Landing Park
      Socastee Recreation Park
      Harbour Towne HOA Park
      Forestbrook Park
      South Strand Park
      Grand Park

      Entertainment

      Myrtle Beach Safari Wild Encounters Tour
      GTS Theater

      Food & Drink

      Domino's
      Arby's
      Dunkin'
      Burger King
      Taco Bell
      Little Caesars
      Subway
      Papa John's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Socastee? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Socastee.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Socastee a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      South Strand Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Carolina Ob-Gyn