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Living in Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach is a popular seaside destination in Coastal South Carolina. The city boasts one of the longest beaches on Earth, as well as an endless supply of golf courses and…
Myrtle Beach is a popular seaside destination in Coastal South Carolina. The city boasts one of the longest beaches on Earth, as well as an endless supply of golf courses and restaurants. A low cost of living and several bustling entertainment centers make this a popular community among active adults.
Myrtle Beach Climate & Geography
Myrtle Beach is an area sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Highway on eastern South Carolina. Similar to other southern states, it experiences a humid, tropical climate because of the Bermuda High pumping humidity from the Atlantic. Hot and wet summers lead to drier and mild winters. Winter temperatures tend to vary, however, with an average of 33 days of frost but no snow.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment In Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach is a golf lover’s dream. There are roughly 100 golf courses and most of them are open year round. Residents can also expect plenty of outdoor recreation on one of the longest stretches of beach on the planet, including camping at Myrtle Beach State Park.
There is no shortage of entertainment in Myrtle Beach. The city has over 1,800 restaurants, large shopping centers like the Market Common and Broadway at the Beach, and seven featured theaters that bring in big names.
Myrtle Beach Cost of Living & Taxes
One of the biggest draws for retirees is the low cost of living in Myrtle Beach. Housing is especially below average, as well as health care, groceries, and transportation. On average, home prices are more affordable than most beach cities.
South Carolina is generally friendly to retirees as the state does not tax Social Security and offers a retirement income deduction when calculating income tax. While property taxes are below average, sales taxes are higher at 9 percent.
Healthcare In Myrtle Beach
Residents can expect a high quality of life in Myrtle Beach. The metro area has recently ranked in the top 40 communities in Gallup’s Well-Being Index.
The Grand Strand Regional Medical Center is ranked as a high performing hospital by U.S. News and is located within the city. Conway Medical Center and Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital are in neighboring communities and are also ranked as high performing.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Myrtle Beach, there are 3 large communities with over 1000 homes, 2 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 8 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Myrtle Beach has 47 homes, the largest has 1500 homes, and the average communities consists of 480 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Myrtle Beach. The most recent communities started in Myrtle Beach include Waterside Edge, Waterside Pointe, The Grove at Coastal Grand. There are also 5 communities in Myrtle Beach that offer new construction homes, including Waterside Pointe, Waterside Edge, Del Webb at Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Myrtle Beach. Approximately 23.1% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Myrtle Beach Golf & Yacht Club is a gated communities with 1024 homes, and Waterside Pointe is another gated communities with 47 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Myrtle Beach stay on the market for around 392 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $547,730, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Waterside Pointe average around $1,599,900, while homes in Emmens Preserve Myrtle Beach average around $414,000.
29 communities near Myrtle Beach
316 homes near Myrtle Beach
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5 beds
|3 baths
|3,360 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,676 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,908 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,374 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,919 sq ft
|Manufactured Home
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,903 sq ft
|Detached
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,392 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,269 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,100 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,100 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,001 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,766 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,001 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|2 baths
|880 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|4 baths
|2,491 sq ft
|Detached
4 beds
|2 baths
|1,738 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,396 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,066 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,017 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,758 sq ft
|Manufactured Home
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,650 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,616 sq ft
|Semi Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,308 sq ft
|Detached
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,705 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,456 sq ft
|Manufactured Home
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,824 sq ft
|Detached
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,694 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,425 sq ft
|Detached
Frequently Asked Questions
In Myrtle Beach, there are 3 large communities with over 1000 homes, 2 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 8 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Myrtle Beach has 47 homes, the largest has 1500 homes, and the average communities consists of 480 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Myrtle Beach. The most recent communities started in Myrtle Beach include Waterside Edge, Waterside Pointe, The Grove at Coastal Grand. There are also 5 communities in Myrtle Beach that offer new construction homes, including Waterside Pointe, Waterside Edge, Del Webb at Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Myrtle Beach. Approximately 23.1% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Myrtle Beach Golf & Yacht Club is a gated communities with 1024 homes, and Waterside Pointe is another gated communities with 47 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Myrtle Beach stay on the market for around 392 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $547,730, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Waterside Pointe average around $1,599,900, while homes in Emmens Preserve Myrtle Beach average around $414,000.
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