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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · ZIP 29577

Myrtle Beach — ZIP 29577

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Myrtle Beach (29577) scores 46/100 — Below Average for Myrtle Beach. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $279K.

46OUT OF 100

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share17%
Property crime share83%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index69/100
Avg math proficiency47%
Avg reading proficiency57%
Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index48/100
Typical home value$279K
Median rent$1,614/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$279K

Median Rent

$1,614/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

9,325

Violent Crime

1,495

Property Crime

7,830

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Horry County, South Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Myrtle Beach High09–121,510
68%
80%
Palmetto Academy of Learning and Success CharterKG–08320
48%
66%
Myrtle Beach Elementary03–051,066
37%
36%
Myrtle Beach Middle06–081,146
34%
44%
Myrtle Beach Primary01–02710Not reportedNot reported
Myrtle Beach Early ChildhoodPK–KG555Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

35,022

Median Income

$51K

Homeownership

60%

Median Age

44.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 29577 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 29577 has a school score of 69/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 29577 is approximately $279K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 29577 in Myrtle Beach has an overall NeighborScore of 46/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.