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Murrells Inlet, SC

Murrells Inlet, SC.

Population: 34,695 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Murrells Inlet, SC is $400,213 — up 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $399,000 after a median 74 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,933/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, coastal flooding, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$400,213

Typical home value

+0.4%

1-year change

74

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$400,213
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
+0.2%
5-year appreciation
+27.7%
10-year appreciation
+80.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2024)
$407,546
House Price Index (state)
453.0 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$399,000
Median list price
$429,500
Median price per sqft
$228
1-year sale-price change
-1.2%
Median days on market
74 days
Homes sold (recent period)
361
For-sale inventory
525
Sale-to-list ratio
97.2%
Active listings
448
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
85 days
New listings (monthly)
106

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,933/mo
1-year rent change
+1.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,155/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,258/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,504/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,823/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,981/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.4 : 1
Schools include
Seaside Elementary, St. James High

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone VE
NFIP flood claims on record
3,064
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 63% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
268
Days with Moderate air quality
54
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
170

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,605
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,275

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
TIDELANDS WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+7,033 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2001
Housing built before 1970
3.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
53.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,108
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
81.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
125,415
Average weekly wage
$920
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
6,511

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Murrells InletState medianUS median
Typical home value$400,213$229,613$288,527
Median sale price$399,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market74 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,933/mo$1,646/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,108$845$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Murrells Inlet, SC?
$400,213.
What is the median sale price in Murrells Inlet, SC?
$399,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Murrells Inlet, SC?
Median days on market: 74 days.
What is typical rent in Murrells Inlet, SC?
Typical rent: $1,933/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Murrells Inlet, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, strong wind.
Is Murrells Inlet, SC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Murrells Inlet, SC. 3,064 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is VE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Murrells Inlet, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 63% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Murrells Inlet, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Murrells Inlet, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Murrells Inlet, SC?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Murrells Inlet, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Murrells Inlet, SC?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Murrells Inlet, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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