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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · ZIP 29588

Myrtle Beach — ZIP 29588

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Myrtle Beach (29588) scores 47/100 — Below Average for Myrtle Beach. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $324K.

47OUT OF 100

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

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

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index72/100
Avg math proficiency53%
Avg reading proficiency61%
Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index41/100
Typical home value$324K
Median rent$1,777/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

$324K

Median Rent

$1,777/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
St. James ElementaryPK–04884
65%
69%
Socastee High09–121,720
61%
90%
Burgess ElementaryPK–04697
60%
59%
Socastee Middle06–08527
53%
59%
St. James Intermediate05–06883
52%
57%
St. James Middle07–08913
50%
61%
Socastee ElementaryPK–05850
48%
48%
Palmetto Bays ElementaryPK–05556
47%
54%
Forestbrook Middle06–08816
41%
48%
Coastal High School09–12198Not 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

53,114

Median Income

$71K

Homeownership

78%

Median Age

45.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 29588 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 29588 has a school score of 72/100. 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 29588 is approximately $324K. 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 29588 in Myrtle Beach has an overall NeighborScore of 47/100. 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.