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Living in North Myrtle Beach, SC
Explore North Myrtle Beach and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.2 / 10
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North Myrtle Beach at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population19,855
Median Household Income$72,722
Median Home Value$416,900
Median Gross Rent$1,263
Median Age61.9
Average Household Size2.0
Unemployment4.0%
Work From Home17.9%
Homeownership82.2%
Housing Vacancy63.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
North Myrtle Beach is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in North Myrtle Beach and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in North Myrtle Beach
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$416,900
Median Gross Rent$1,263
Homeownership82.2%
Housing Vacancy63.9%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for North Myrtle Beach, SC
Median Household Income$72,722
Unemployment4.0%
Work From Home17.9%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in North Myrtle Beach and how households are structured
Population19,855
Median Age61.9
Average Household Size2.0
North Myrtle Beach is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in North Myrtle Beach
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for North Myrtle Beach point to hot summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High87.6°F
Average Winter Low36.7°F
Annual Rainfall48.5 in.
Annual Snowfall0.5 in.
Seasonal Life in North Myrtle Beach
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
North Myrtle Beach is located in Horry County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Horry County.
County Intelligence
North Myrtle Beach & Horry County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
North Myrtle Beach is located in Horry County, South Carolina.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in North Myrtle Beach.
Current NarrowTheList data for North Myrtle Beach shows a population of about 19,855. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Horry County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for North Myrtle Beach.
For someone considering a move to North Myrtle Beach, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.