Living in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Murrells Inlet · Census data 2020–2024
Murrells Inlet has 10,044 residents with a median age of 60.4. The median household income is $77,438 (12% higher than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $366,000, the median rent is $1,751/month.
Murrells Inlet at a glance
- Population
- 10,044
- Median age
- 60.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $77,438State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $366,000State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,751/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 86%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Murrells Inlet a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Home values 41% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Murrells Inlet
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Murrells Inlet the median home value is $366,000, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,751 per month, which is 36.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,661 a month in housing costs.
Murrells Inlet median household income
The median household income in Murrells Inlet is $77,438 and the income per person is $69,195. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Murrells Inlet: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,762
- Owner-occupied
- 86%
- Renter-occupied
- 14%
- Vacant
- 20.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.18
Murrells Inlet demographics
- Population
- 10,044
- Median age
- 60.4
- Under 18
- 11.4%
- 65 and older
- 38.3%
- Households
- 4,605
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 13.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Murrells Inlet ›
Education in Murrells Inlet
42.1% of adults 25 and older in Murrells Inlet have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 13.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Murrells Inlet
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15%
- Drive alone
- 77.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Murrells Inlet vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murrells Inlet | 10,044 | $77,438 | $366,000 | $1,751 |
| Garden City | 11,591 | $47,249 | $217,400 | $1,472 |
| Surfside Beach | 4,270 | $70,106 | $450,100 | $1,274 |
| Litchfield Beach | 9,044 | $76,351 | $459,000 | $1,704 |
| Socastee | 23,796 | $62,257 | $234,200 | $1,246 |
| Pawleys Island | 170 | $122,500 | $1,694,400 | — |
| Forestbrook | 7,479 | $81,286 | $335,800 | $814 |
| Myrtle Beach | 38,371 | $60,394 | $388,800 | $1,261 |
| DeBordieu Colony | 627 | $170,750 | $1,247,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Murrells Inlet, SC?
The median household income in Murrells Inlet is $77,438, 12% higher than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Murrells Inlet?
The median home value in Murrells Inlet is $366,000, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Murrells Inlet?
The median gross rent in Murrells Inlet is $1,751 per month, about 36.7% of household income.
Is Murrells Inlet, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: home values 41% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Murrells Inlet?
The median age in Murrells Inlet is 60.4 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Murrells Inlet?
The average commute to work in Murrells Inlet is 24 minutes; 15% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Murrells Inlet?
The unemployment rate in Murrells Inlet is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Murrells Inlet?
42.1% of adults in Murrells Inlet have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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