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North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Introduction to North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in Horry county, is 50 miles SW of Wilmington, North Carolina (center to center) and 135 miles S of Raleigh, North Carolina. The city is considered part of the Myrtle Beach metropolitan area. North Myrtle Beach has a population of 10,974.

North Myrtle Beach History

The small beach towns of Crescent Beach, Cherry Grove, Ocean Drive, and Windy Hill Beach were consolidated in 1968 which led to the creation of the city of North Myrtle Beach. The city lies in the northeastern section of South Carolina, along the Atlantic Ocean coastline. This has had a major influence in the development of North Myrtle Beach as a primary tourist destination.

North Myrtle Beach and nearby Attractions

  • Myrtle Beach National Wax Museum
  • Children's Museum of South Carolina
  • Myrtle Waves Water Park
  • Alligator Adventure
  • Waccatee Zoological Farm
  • Myrtle Beach State Park

Things To Do In North Myrtle Beach

The city of North Myrtle Beach provides easy access to a number of museums including the Children's Museum of South Carolina, Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum, and Myrtle Beach National Wax Museum. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of recreational activities at Myrtle Beach State Park. This 312-acre park offers facilities for camping, picnicking, fishing, and walking trails. The Alligator Adventure, Myrtle Beach Pavilion Amusement Park, Wild Water Fun Park, Ripley's Aquarium, and Waccatee Zoological Farm are near the city and are worth visiting. In addition, the nine-mile stretch of the Atlantic Ocean coastline, which borders the city, offers opportunities to enjoy various water sports.

North Myrtle Beach Transportation

Myrtle Beach International Airport is nearby.

North Myrtle Beach Higher Education

Coastal Carolina University, Brunswick Community College, and Horry-Georgetown Technical College offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

North Myrtle Beach strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%North Myrtle Beach Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 10%North Myrtle Beach Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 13%North Myrtle Beach People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 14%North Myrtle Beach Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 14%North Myrtle Beach Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 16%North Myrtle Beach College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of North Myrtle Beach, SC

Comparing North Myrtle Beach to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men710
Well-Paid Single Women79
Racial Diversity52
Female Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married48
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
People Above Poverty69
People in Middle Class or Better69
Median Family Income59

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built1010
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Affordability of Rents42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime25
Low Property Crime11

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