About Horry County

Horry is a county in the Myrtle Beach Metropolitan area. It has a population of 397,478 and a population density of 304, which is 69% above the national average. It has a median age of 49, which is 1 year above the Myrtle Beach Metro median age and 10 years above the national average.


Horry County has a median home value of $345,733, which is 5% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,782 is 3% below the metro average rent and 15% below the national average rent The average household income in Horry County is $68,988 , which is 11% below the national average of household income.

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$345,733Median Home Value
$364,710 Myrtle Beach Metro Area
$1,782Median Rent
$1,833 Myrtle Beach Metro Area
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Horry County's population is made up of 54% married, 28% single, 11% divorced and 7% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 49%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 20%. Homeowners make up 79% of the population in Horry County.

397,478Population
397,478 Myrtle Beach Metro Area
304Population Density
  • 48% Male
  • 52% Female
49 Median Age
48 Myrtle Beach Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Horry County is $38,441. The Median Household Income is $68,988

$38,441Income Per Capita
$38,441 Myrtle Beach Metro Area
$68,988Median Household Income
$68,988 Myrtle Beach Metro Area
13% Poverty Rate
13% Myrtle Beach Metro Area
4% Unemployment Rate
4% Myrtle Beach Metro Area
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Amenities in Horry County
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$345,733Median Home Value
$364,710 Myrtle Beach Metro Area
$1,782Median Rent
$1,833 Myrtle Beach Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Myrtle Beach Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
21%
Home Owners
79%
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315
Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
717
Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Atlantic Beach crime index is 270 which is higher than the national average.

270
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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