City safety & data profile

North Myrtle BeachSC

North Myrtle Beach, SC is a 16K-resident city in Horry County with a median household income of $72,722.

Horry County, South Carolina. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for North Myrtle Beach, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. North Myrtle Beach has a population larger than 30% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $416,900.

Data updated 2026-07-22

16K
Population
Top 70%
By size
$72,722
Median income
$416,900
Median home
7.4%
Poverty rate

The read on North Myrtle Beach

North Myrtle Beach posts a median household income higher than 40% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 60%
by median income, US cities

Where North Myrtle Beach income ranks nationally

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

$72,722 Bottom 40% higher than 40% 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 North Myrtle Beach, SC beyond the headline numbers

North Myrtle Beach sits inside Horry County, South Carolina, at roughly 33.82°N, -78.68°W. Population 15,579, $72,722 median household income. Median home value $416,900, median rent $1,263. Poverty rate 7.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: North Myrtle Beach's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 46.7%, then short sleep duration at 30%.

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

Population
15,579
North Myrtle Beach
Median Income
$72,722
+7% vs avg
Median Home Value
$416,900
+83% vs avg
Median Age
61.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Horry County) - North 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 North Myrtle Beach, SC
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,263/mo
Poverty Rate
7.4% -48% vs avg
Unemployment 4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 39.9%
Work From Home 17.9%
Public Transit 0.9%

Population

White 89.3%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
46.7%
Short Sleep Duration
30%
Obesity
29.7%
Physical Inactivity
22.5%
Diabetes
15.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
13.1%
Binge Drinking
12.4%
Current Smoking
11.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
9.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 71%
Annual Checkup 86.3%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
8.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
8.5%
Stroke
4.6%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of North Myrtle Beach, SC? ▼
North Myrtle Beach, SC has a population of 15,579 people, located in Horry County, South Carolina.
What is the median household income in North Myrtle Beach? ▼
The median household income in North Myrtle Beach, SC is $72,722 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 7.4%.
What is the median home value in North Myrtle Beach? ▼
The median home value in North Myrtle Beach, SC is $416,900. Median rent is $1,263/month.
What are the top health concerns in North Myrtle Beach? ▼
The top health indicators in North Myrtle Beach include High Blood Pressure (46.7%), Short Sleep Duration (30%), Obesity (29.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in North Myrtle Beach? ▼
The median age in North Myrtle Beach, SC is 61.9 years. 39.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

North Myrtle Beach, SC is located in Horry County, South Carolina. With a population of 16K and a $72,722 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the North Myrtle Beach area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using North 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 North Myrtle Beach area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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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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