Beach retirement value; seasonal crowds. Median home price runs about $341K with an effective property tax near 0.57% — roughly $1,944/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
Dimension
Myrtle Beach
Median home price
$341K
Effective property tax
0.57%
Tax friendliness
6/10
Winter mildness
8/10
Summer comfort
6/10
Walkability
3/10
Outdoor access
7/10
Culture & food
5/10
Healthcare
7/10
Airport connectivity
7/10
Schools
5/10
Safety
5/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
3/10
Growth trajectory
10/10
Who it fits: buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: the insurance-averse. walkability-first movers.