Living in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Myrtle Beach · Census data 2020–2024
North Myrtle Beach has 19,855 residents with a median age of 61.9. The median household income is $72,722 (5% higher than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $416,900, the median rent is $1,263/month.
North Myrtle Beach at a glance
- Population
- 19,855
- Median age
- 61.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $72,722State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $416,900State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,263/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is North Myrtle Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Home values 61% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in North Myrtle Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Myrtle Beach the median home value is $416,900, 25% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,263 per month, which is 34.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,943 a month in housing costs.
North Myrtle Beach median household income
The median household income in North Myrtle Beach is $72,722 and the income per person is $51,483. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in North Myrtle Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 27,608
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.8%
- Vacant
- 63.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 1.99
63.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that North Myrtle Beach has many vacation and second homes.
North Myrtle Beach demographics
- Population
- 19,855
- Median age
- 61.9
- Under 18
- 10.8%
- 65 and older
- 41.6%
- Households
- 9,967
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Myrtle Beach ›
Education in North Myrtle Beach
39.9% of adults 25 and older in North Myrtle Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 13.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Myrtle Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Drive alone
- 70.6%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
North Myrtle Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Myrtle Beach | 19,855 | $72,722 | $416,900 | $1,263 |
| Atlantic Beach | 237 | $33,500 | $385,000 | $1,083 |
| Briarcliffe Acres | 448 | $156,250 | $760,600 | — |
| Little River | 11,771 | $65,786 | $305,800 | $1,528 |
| Carolina Shores | 5,017 | $76,087 | $288,600 | $1,973 |
| Calabash | 2,377 | $65,310 | $253,200 | $1,360 |
| Sunset Beach | 4,351 | $81,976 | $410,900 | $537 |
| Carolina Forest | 26,263 | $74,436 | $336,800 | $1,668 |
| Myrtle Beach | 38,371 | $60,394 | $388,800 | $1,261 |
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What is the median household income in North Myrtle Beach, SC?
The median household income in North Myrtle Beach is $72,722, 5% 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 North Myrtle Beach?
The median home value in North Myrtle Beach is $416,900, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in North Myrtle Beach?
The median gross rent in North Myrtle Beach is $1,263 per month, about 34.2% of household income.
Is North Myrtle Beach, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: home values 61% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in North Myrtle Beach?
The median age in North Myrtle Beach is 61.9 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in North Myrtle Beach?
The average commute to work in North Myrtle Beach is 22 minutes; 17.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Myrtle Beach?
The unemployment rate in North Myrtle Beach is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Myrtle Beach?
39.9% of adults in North Myrtle Beach 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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