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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (18) F
Social Coffee
Coffee Shop
Fresh Brewed
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
NAAR Hookah Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Boardwalk Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
McAdoo's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Breakfast at Tena's
Coffee Shop
Healthy Living Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (65) A+
Pelicans Ballpark
Stadium
Pavilion Park Central
Theme Park
Pavilion Park East
Theme Park
WonderWorks
Attraction
The Simpsons in 4D
Cinema
Malibu's
Nightclub
High Bank Oval
Attraction
Oz
Nightclub
Pro Tow
Attraction
Tot Rods
Attraction
Grand Prix Pro
Attraction
Speed Racer
Attraction
Grand Prix Express
Attraction
Ripley's Aquarium
Aquarium
Rock Climbing Wall
Attraction
Slick Track
Attraction
Broadway Grand Prix
Theme Park
Broadway Grand Prix
Theme Park
Carousel
Attraction
Kidz Track
Attraction
Family Track
Attraction
Junior Racer
Attraction
Myrtle Waves
Water Park
Legends in Concert
Theatre Arts
Legends in Concert
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (85) A+
Ben & Jerry's
Sweets
Ben & Jerry's
Sweets
IT'SUGAR
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Wet Willie's
Bar
Extreme Pizza
Fast Food
Kilwins Myrtle Beach
Sweets
Fat Tuesday
Bar
Chuck & Duck's
Bar
The Fudgery
Sweets
Dueling Pianos
Bar
Broadway Louie's
Bar
Ben & Jerry's
Sweets
Stranded on a Sand Bar
Bar
Sonic
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Carolina Ale House
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Wiseguys Bar & Grill
Bar
Fitness (4) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Racepath Community Center
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Elite Training
Gym
The X-Gym
Gym
One Punch Fitness Center
Gym
Carolina Forest Recreation Center
Gym
Carolina Forest Recreation Center
Community Centre
Flintlake Gym
Gym
Groceries (17) F
Bryd's Cookies
Bakery
Unknown Name
Bakery
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
Antonio's Bakery
Bakery
Hong Kong Supermarket
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Christmas Mouse
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Lowes Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (46) A+
Lyons Cove Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Elsie's Playground
Playground
Futrell Park
Park
Bathsheba Bowens Memorial Park
Park
Chapin Park
Park
Breakers Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Anderson Park
Park
Nance Plaza
Park
Balsam Street Park
Park
24th Avenue Park
Park
Plyler Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Cameron Park
Park
Racepath Park
Park
Spivey Park
Park
Stuart Square
Park
Withers Swash Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Cobblestone Common area
Park
Pinner Place Park
Park
Bent Oaks Park
Park
Springs Park
Park
Shops (170) A+
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Toys
Vintage House
Gift Shop
Hat Fanatic
Clothing
Tervis
Houseware
Broadway T-Shirt Company
Clothing
Gemini
Clothing
The Mole Hole
Gift Shop
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Target
Department Store
World Market
Interior Decoration
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Ross
Department Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
LeggingPark
Clothing
Ride Makerz
Toys
Del Sol
Clothing
Cariloha Bamboo
Clothing
Claire's
Clothing
The Stupid Factory
Clothing
Toysaurus
Toys
Maxii Electronics
Electronics
Unknown Name
Shoes
Unknown Name
Houseware
T-Mobile
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Myrtle Beach.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations F
Myrtle Beach Train Depot
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Myrtle Beach Greyhound
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.4% F
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach is 105/100 - which is 13% higher than South Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime F

Myrtle Beach crime rates are 7,710 per 100k, which is 175% higher than South Carolina
Property Crime
6,698 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,013 crimes per 100k F
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employment D

The median income in Myrtle Beach is $43,378 - which is 8% lower than South Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$43,378 F
Unemployment Rate
3.4% C+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (34)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Horry County Fire / Rescue Station 30 Myrtle Beach
Fire Station
Horry County Fire / Rescue Station 30 Myrtle Beach
Fire Station
Myrtle Beach Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Oceanside Dental
Dentist
Ted C. Collins Law Enforcement Center
Police
Myrtle Beach Fire Department Station 6
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Myrtle Beach Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Horry County Police Airport Division
Police
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Horry County Fire / Rescue Station 36 South Myrtle
Fire Station
Myrtle Beach Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Forest Crossing Dental
Dentist
Beach Family Urgent Care
Clinic
Carolina Forest Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Watercrest Senior Living
Hospital
Carolina Bays Medical Office Building
Clinic
Ocean Bay Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
McLeod Health
Clinic
McLeod Health Carolina Forest
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing B+

Myrtle Beach home prices are $237,200 - which is 65% higher than South Carolina
Home Price
$237,200 A
Home Appreciation Rate
27% A+
Home Affordability
5.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C

The Myrtle Beach graduation rate is 82% - which is equal to South Carolina
School Test Scores
61% C-
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (28) F
Myrtle Beach Primary
Myrtle Beach Child Development Center
Myrtle Beach Primary
Chabad Jewish Academy
Myrtle Beach Elementary
Myrtle Beach Intermediate
Myrtle Beach Elementary
Myrtle Beach Middle
Christian Academy Of Myrtle Beach
St Andrew Catholic School
River Oaks Elementary
Bridgewater Academy Charter
Myrtle Beach Sda Christian School
Palmetto Academy Of Learning And Success Charter
High Schools (9) F
Myrtle Beach High
Christian Academy Of Myrtle Beach
Academy For Arts/Science/Technology
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ratings D-

Myrtle Beach has an overall rating of 52% from 26 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (25)
From AreaVibes D
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Myrtle Beach Area Facts

  • Myrtle Beach has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Myrtle Beach crime rates are 175% higher than the South Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Myrtle Beach is 13% higher than the South Carolina average

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If you like resort living this is a good place for you 2.5 rating By RPratta ( Mar 08, 2012) 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, abu ...Read More ndant 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. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Myrtle Beach? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lyons Cove Park
      Unknown Name
      Elsie's Playground
      Futrell Park
      Bathsheba Bowens Memorial Park
      Chapin Park
      Breakers Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Pelicans Ballpark
      Pavilion Park Central
      Pavilion Park East
      WonderWorks
      The Simpsons in 4D
      Malibu's
      High Bank Oval
      Oz

      Food & Drink

      Ben & Jerry's
      Ben & Jerry's
      IT'SUGAR
      Burger King
      Auntie Anne's
      Wet Willie's
      Extreme Pizza
      Kilwins Myrtle Beach

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Myrtle Beach? Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Myrtle Beach.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Myrtle Beach? The cost of living in Myrtle Beach is 105/100 - which is 13% higher than South Carolina.
      Myrtle Beach
      105

      5% more expensive than average

      South Carolina
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Myrtle Beach? Myrtle Beach crime rates are 7,710, which are 175% higher than South Carolina
      Total Crime
      7,710 per 100k people

      232% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 13

      232% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -20%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Myrtle Beach? The median income in Myrtle Beach is $43,378 which is 8% lower than South Carolina.
      Median household income
      $43,37822% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,4432% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      27% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Watercrest Senior Living
      Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
      Strand GI Associates
      Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      B+ Housing

      What are Myrtle Beach home prices? Myrtle Beach home prices are $237,200 - which is 65% higher than South Carolina
      Median home value
      $237,20028% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9243% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      11% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Myrtle Beach have good schools? The Myrtle Beach graduation rate is 82% - which is equal to South Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      61%

      27% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% higher than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Myrtle Beach a good place to live? Myrtle Beach has an overall rating of 52% from 26 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      52%

      26 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      56%

      25 total surveys

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