Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Small South Carolina city with local appeal

Southeast Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC Metro

WhereAtHome Score

67.2

D+

out of 100

Overview

Myrtle Beach is a South Carolina city with a population of approximately 39,697, part of the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $324,532. Median household income is $50,558.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 39,697 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $324,532 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $50,558 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 18.5 minutes
  • Part of the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

39,697

Source: Census ACS

$324,532

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$50,558

Source: Census ACS

18.5 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

43

Source: Walk Score

104 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Horry County (county-level results)

30%
69%
Democrat 62,325
Republican 141,719
Leans R+38.5

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 63.3/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 42.9/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 77.3/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 10/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 43/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 40.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 67.2

Location

Myrtle Beach, SC (33.7587, -78.8044)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.