North Myrtle Beach is a small city of 18,850 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $69,792
and a 6.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is
0% below the national average.
Strengths:
North Myrtle Beach stands out for solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether North Myrtle Beach is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North Myrtle Beach city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 99.7
North Myrtle Beach's overall cost of living index is 99.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in North Myrtle Beach costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.
Metric
North Myrtle Beach, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$338,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,263
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$69,792
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
North Myrtle Beach's violent crime rate is 360.8 per 100,000 residents
— 5% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
360.8 /100k
Property Crime
3222.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
North Myrtle Beach is served primarily by Horry 01.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
North Myrtle Beach, SC
National Avg
School District
Horry 01
—
Elementary Schools
30
—
Middle Schools
13
—
High Schools
14
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
39.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North Myrtle Beach sees average highs of 55.7°F in January
and 87.6°F in July,
with 48.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
North Myrtle Beach's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average.
That makes North Myrtle Beach roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $338,700 and median rent is $1,263/month.
North Myrtle Beach's violent crime rate is 360.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3222.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in North Myrtle Beach are operated by Horry 01.
The district has 30 elementary, 13 middle, and 14 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 39.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
North Myrtle Beach, SC has a population of 18,850, a median household income of $69,792, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
North Myrtle Beach averages 55.7°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.5 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
North Myrtle Beach, SC is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 29582, 29568.
The population of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 18,850 with a median age of 60.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Myrtle Beach: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $338,700, median household income $69,792, crime index 118 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Myrtle Beach side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
