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Living in Murrells Inlet
A quaint village just southwest of the popular tourist destination, Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet is an affordable coastal town for retirees. Located along the Grand Strand, one of…
A quaint village just southwest of the popular tourist destination, Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet is an affordable coastal town for retirees. Located along the Grand Strand, one of the longest beaches in the world, the area offers a variety of outdoor and water recreation, local restaurants, and pleasant year round weather, making it a popular destination for active adults seeking a quieter community in South Carolina.
Murrells Inlet Climate & Geography
Murrells Inlet is part of Coastal South Carolina and experiences a tropical and humid climate, receiving tropical warmth from the Atlantic. Summers tend to be hot and humid, with higher than average rainfall late in the season, and winters tend to be drier and milder. Though it does snow in Murrells Inlet, the snow is light and often melts quickly. Residents receive about 208 sunny days each year, which is in line with the national average.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment in Murrells Inlet
Active adults seeking outdoor and water recreation have plenty of opportunities in Murrells Inlet. Its most popular destination is the MarshWalk, a half-mile long boardwalk overlooking a salt marsh that features local eateries with nightly live music. Residents can also fish off the boardwalk.
Other popular outdoor areas include Brookgreen Gardens, which has the country’s largest collection of American figurative sculptures, and Huntington Beach State Park, which features campsites, hiking trails, and a nature center perfect for bird-watching. The Waccamaw Neck Bikeway is a no-vehicle zone for hiking and biking along protected nature preserves.
Residents can also enjoy several local golf courses, as well as the large-scale shopping and dining experiences of Myrtle Beach just 15 miles away.
Murrells Inlet Cost of Living & Taxes
The overall cost of living is higher than the rest of South Carolina, but it matches the U.S. average. Homes in Murrells Inlet are more expensive, whereas transportation is much lower than average. Other factors like groceries, utilities, and healthcare are all in line with the national average.
South Carolina is generally tax friendly to retirees. It does not tax Social Security, and although it does tax other forms of retirement income, it also offers substantial deductions. Property taxes in the state are among the lowest in the country, and the Murrells Inlet sales tax rate of 6 percent is average for the U.S. Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from the sales tax.
Healthcare in Murrells Inlet
As part of the Myrtle Beach metropolitan area, Murrells Inlet generally scores well on Gallup’s Well-Being Index. It most recently ranked in the top 40 communities across the U.S.
Although there are no nationally ranked hospitals in Murrells Inlet, it is home to Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital, which is ranked by U.S. News as high performing in knee replacements. There are two other high performing hospitals within 20 miles: Conway Medical Center in Conway, and Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Murrells Inlet, there are no large communities, 3 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 6 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Murrells Inlet has 68 homes, the largest has 799 homes, and the average communities consists of 385 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Murrells Inlet. The most recent communities started in Murrells Inlet include Townes of Prince Creek West, Meadows of St. Patrick, The Bays of Prince Creek. There are also 2 communities in Murrells Inlet that offer new construction homes, including Townes of Prince Creek West, StoneGate at Prince Creek.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Murrells Inlet. Approximately 30.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Spring Forest is a gated communities with 126 homes, and The Bays of Prince Creek is another gated communities with 799 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Murrells Inlet stay on the market for around 338 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $371,982, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Seasons at Prince Creek West average around $527,581, while homes in Woodlake Village average around $336,323.
29 communities near Murrells Inlet
316 homes near Murrells Inlet
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3 beds
|3 baths
|1,424 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,163 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,793 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|2 baths
|782 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,411 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,411 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,615 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,150 sq ft
|Detached
1 beds
|1 baths
|700 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,006 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|760 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|2 baths
|1,774 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,956 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,003 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|947 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,571 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,497 sq ft
|Semi Detached
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,650 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,300 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,972 sq ft
|Detached
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,750 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,204 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|851 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|618 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,435 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,056 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|845 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In Murrells Inlet, there are no large communities, 3 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 6 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Murrells Inlet has 68 homes, the largest has 799 homes, and the average communities consists of 385 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Murrells Inlet. The most recent communities started in Murrells Inlet include Townes of Prince Creek West, Meadows of St. Patrick, The Bays of Prince Creek. There are also 2 communities in Murrells Inlet that offer new construction homes, including Townes of Prince Creek West, StoneGate at Prince Creek.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Murrells Inlet. Approximately 30.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Spring Forest is a gated communities with 126 homes, and The Bays of Prince Creek is another gated communities with 799 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Murrells Inlet stay on the market for around 338 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $371,982, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Seasons at Prince Creek West average around $527,581, while homes in Woodlake Village average around $336,323.
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