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Myrtle beach, SC

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Myrtle beach.

Population: 47,570 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Myrtle beach, SC is $297,586 — down 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $275,000 after a median 104 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,625/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, coastalflooding, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$297,586

Median home value

-0.1%

1-year change

104

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$297,586
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
-7.6%
5-year appreciation
+24.3%
10-year appreciation
+72.8%
All-time peak (2024-04)
$328,684
House Price Index (state)
453.0 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$275,000
Median list price
$279,475
Median price per sqft
$253
1-year sale-price change
-1.9%
Median days on market
104 days
Homes sold (recent period)
315
For-sale inventory
1,966
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
799
1-year forecast
+1.1%
Days to pending
134 days
New listings (monthly)
271

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,625/mo
1-year rent change
+3.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,155/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,258/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,504/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,823/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,981/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
25.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
SC Public Charter School District, Horry 01
Schools include
Carolina Shores Acceleration Academy, Myrtle Beach High, Myrtle Beach Middle, Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success Charter, Myrtle Beach Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 63% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
72.5°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
268
Days with Moderate air quality
54
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
170

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
25,389
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,270

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
GRAND STRAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, NOVANT HEALTH BRUNSWICK MEDICAL CENTER, TIDELANDS GEORGETOWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+7,033 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
9.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,276
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
77.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
125,415
Average weekly wage
$920
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
6,511

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Myrtle beachState medianUS median
Median home value$297,586$229,613$288,527
Median sale price$275,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market104 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,625/mo$1,646/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,276$845$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Myrtle beach, SC?
$297,586.
What is the median sale price in Myrtle beach, SC?
$275,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Myrtle beach, SC?
Median days on market: 104 days.
What is typical rent in Myrtle beach, SC?
Typical rent: $1,625/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Myrtle beach, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind.
Is Myrtle beach, SC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Myrtle beach, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 63% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Myrtle beach, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Myrtle beach, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Myrtle beach, SC?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Myrtle beach, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 9.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Myrtle beach, SC?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Myrtle beach, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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