Living in Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach is a large place in South Carolina, United States, home to 31,035 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 32%, #5,214 of 16,523), people who want to live by the sea (top 40%, #2,564 of 6,413), movers on a budget (top 62%, #7,454 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Myrtle Beach
- The landscape belongs to Atlantic coastal plain.
- It is right on the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 55 min and sets around 23:11; in late June it sets around 2:29.
How Myrtle Beach ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 21 | #11,180 of 11,898 | #142 of 166 | Map |
| Low-income household | 26 | #7,827 of 9,771 | #124 of 143 | Map |
| Low-income family | 29 | #7,047 of 8,006 | #96 of 106 | Map |
| Single parent | 30 | #5,755 of 6,237 | #74 of 79 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 44 | #8,878 of 9,474 | #110 of 136 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 31 | #9,074 of 9,474 | #113 of 136 | Map |
| Early retiree | 49 | #9,079 of 10,762 | #107 of 163 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 51 | #5,999 of 7,271 | #75 of 101 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 17 | #7,742 of 8,006 | #102 of 106 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 37 | #7,454 of 12,111 | #145 of 191 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 31 | #5,683 of 7,271 | #52 of 101 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 21 | #9,040 of 9,474 | #103 of 136 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 43 | #11,649 of 18,063 | #209 of 270 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 33 | #5,214 of 16,523 | #43 of 243 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 33 | #13,061 of 18,063 | #242 of 270 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 36 | #11,525 of 16,523 | #103 of 243 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 44 | #7,651 of 21,167 | #59 of 305 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 45 | #11,802 of 12,111 | #182 of 191 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #2,564 of 6,413 | #23 of 114 | Map |
| Business owner | 26 | #9,149 of 12,111 | #79 of 191 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.