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Myrtle Beach, SC

Name: Myrtle Beach, SC
Rating: 2.7

Population: 30,106

Key findings

Myrtle Beach has a Livability Score of 62_/100, which is considered below average
Myrtle Beach crime rates are 195% higher than the South Carolina average
Cost of living in Myrtle Beach is 8% higher than the South Carolina average
Myrtle Beach real estate prices are 21% higher than the South Carolina average
Rental prices in Myrtle Beach are 2% higher than the South Carolina average

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What do the locals think about Myrtle Beach?

41%Family friendly 14%Public transit is accessible 27%Walkable to grocery stores 27%Yards are well-kept 14%Lots of parks 27%Walkable to restaurants 45%Friendly neighbors 36%Safe at night 32%Pet friendly 27%Streets have sidewalks 23%A quiet area 32%Sense of community

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Myrtle Beach Demographics

Population30,106 Median Age41.1 Have Kids (under 18)38%

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Top Rated Schools in Myrtle Beach

Name	Grades	Students	Proficiency
Carolina Forest High	9 - 12	2,429	83%
Socastee High	9 - 12	1,731	76%
St. James Elementary School	PK - 4	767	76%
Ocean Bay Elementary School	PK - 5	845	74%
Myrtle Beach High	9 - 12	1,516	71%
Burgess Elementary School	PK - 4	721	69%
Ocean Bay Middle	6 - 8	505	66%
Forestbrook Elementary School	PK - 5	999	66%

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Myrtle Beach Reviews

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If you like resort living this is a good place for you

Attractions6/10

Community6/10

Nightlife6/10

Dining6/10

Shopping6/10

We moved to SC eight years ago from the suburbs of Washington, DC. I never anticipated that I would miss living near a city so much, so this review is biased in the sense that I would prefer living where there is easy access to public transportation, the arts, superb dining, abundant organic produce and organic shopping.

I wouldn't suggest raising your family in the area. It would be a fun family vacation, but if it were not for the fact that my son was selected to attend the Academy of Arts, Science and Technology in his Junior year of high school, I probably would not have been happy with the education he received. South Carolina, at the time he attended school, was ranked 48th for education! He graduated 2007

Unless you are in the service industry, jobs are scarce. And, if you are in the service industry, it is my understanding that the pay is below the national average.

Our home, purchased in 2004, is now underwater and it doesn't look promising that it will recover any time soon. (It is 2012 as I write this review)

Dining. If you like fried, buffet, Calabash style, then you will love the dining options.
Shopping: While there are two malls and two Tanger outlets, I find the shopping to be seen that, nothing new.

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Source: The Myrtle Beach, SC data and statistics displayed above are derived from the 2016 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).