City safety & data profile

Myrtle BeachSC

Myrtle Beach, SC is a 31K-resident city in Horry County with a median household income of $60,394.

Horry County, South Carolina. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Myrtle Beach, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Myrtle Beach has a population larger than 65% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $388,800, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

31K
Population
Top 35%
By size
$60,394
Median income
$388,800
Median home
19%
Poverty rate

The read on Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach posts a median household income higher than 23% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Myrtle Beach area.

Top 77%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Myrtle Beach

Where Myrtle Beach income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$60,394 Bottom 23% higher than 23% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. SC $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Myrtle Beach, SC beyond the headline numbers

Myrtle Beach sits inside Horry County, South Carolina, at roughly 33.69°N, -78.89°W. Population 31,035, $60,394 median household income. Median home value $388,800, median rent $1,261. Poverty rate 19%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Myrtle Beach's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 43.5%, then short sleep duration at 35.7%. 1 hospital in/around Myrtle Beach, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Myrtle Beach from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
31,035
Myrtle Beach
Median Income
$60,394
-11% vs avg
Median Home Value
$388,800
+71% vs avg
Median Age
47.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Horry County) - Myrtle Beach's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
383K+38%
Median Income
$66,880+58%
Median Home Value
$287,700+80%
Poverty Rate
13.2%-29%
Unemployment
4.9%-57%

Economics

Economics indicators for Myrtle Beach, SC
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,261/mo
Poverty Rate
19% +34% vs avg
Unemployment 5.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 33.5%
Work From Home 14.3%
Public Transit 1.3%

Population

White 66.6%
African American 15%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
43.5%
Short Sleep Duration
35.7%
Obesity
34.7%
Physical Inactivity
28%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.1%
Current Smoking
16.9%
Diabetes
16.4%
Lack of Health Insurance
15.7%
Binge Drinking
14.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.9%
Annual Checkup 82.4%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.5%
Stroke
4.7%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
GRAND STRAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
MYRTLE BEACH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Myrtle Beach, SC? ▼
Myrtle Beach, SC has a population of 31,035 people, located in Horry County, South Carolina.
What is the median household income in Myrtle Beach? ▼
The median household income in Myrtle Beach, SC is $60,394 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 19%.
What is the median home value in Myrtle Beach? ▼
The median home value in Myrtle Beach, SC is $388,800. Median rent is $1,261/month.
What are the top health concerns in Myrtle Beach? ▼
The top health indicators in Myrtle Beach include High Blood Pressure (43.5%), Short Sleep Duration (35.7%), Obesity (34.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Myrtle Beach? ▼
Myrtle Beach has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Myrtle Beach? ▼
The median age in Myrtle Beach, SC is 47.3 years. 33.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Myrtle Beach, SC is located in Horry County, South Carolina. With a population of 31K and a $60,394 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Myrtle Beach area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Real-time AQI for every monitored South Carolina location

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NOAA active watches, warnings, advisories

CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the regulatory thresholds

Nearby Cities 8

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Using Myrtle Beach's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Myrtle Beach area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Myrtle Beach against South Carolina peers on any ranking lens. Explore South Carolina

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Horry County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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