Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pier Snack Bar
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Birds of Prey Aviaries
Attraction
Fox
Attraction
Alligators
Attraction
Otter
Attraction
Wild Turkeys
Attraction
Cypress Swamp Aviary
Attraction
Campbell Center for American Sculpture
Museum
Deer Savannah
Attraction
Lowcountry Zoo
Zoo
Floyd Domestic Animals of the Plantation
Attraction
Butterfly House
Attraction
Archaeological Sites
Attraction
Lumpy Ricefield Overlook
Attraction
Wall Lowcountry Center
Attraction
Boat Dock and Creek Cruise
Attraction
Magnolia Allee
Attraction
Youth Taming the Wild
Attraction
Live Oak Allee
Attraction
Brown Sculpture Court
Museum
Rainey Sculpture Pavilion
Museum
Gretchen's Garden
Attraction
Rosen Carolina Terrace
Attraction
Alligator Bender
Attraction
Offner Sculpture Center
Museum
Viewing Platform
Attraction
Food and Drink (6) F
Hurricane Liquors
Alcohol
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
M. I. Liquor
Alcohol
Bojangles'
Fast Food
The Whiskey Fish Tavern
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Suck Bang Blow
Bar
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Sweet Adventures
Sweets
Surf Beverage
Alcohol
Power House Bar & Grill
Bar
O'Keefe's Irish Pub
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Stella's Ice Cream
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Atlantic Discount Spirits
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Pelican's Snoballs
Sweets
Pro Liquors
Alcohol
Papa John's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Murrell's Inlet Community Center
Community Centre
American Fitness
Gym
Pilates
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Cross Fit
Gym
ISI
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Lee's Farmer Market
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Seven Seas Seafood Market
Seafood
Lowes Foods
Grocery Store
Inlet Seafood Market
Seafood
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Garden City Grocery
Grocery Store
Parks (3) F
Wachesaw Park
Park
Murrells Inlet Historic District
Park
Morse Landing Park
Park
The Park at The Bays
Park
The Park at Prince Creek West
Park
Sanford Cox Sr. Park
Park
Shops (32) A-
Accent Sewing
Fabric
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Nails & Spa
Beauty
Ultra Tan
Beauty
Callas Florist & Events
Florist
Refuel
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
The Wig Shop
Hairdresser
Fran's Clothing Company
Clothing
Southern Splendor
Clothing
Hannah B's Children's Boutique
Clothing
The Design Team Interior Design
Furniture
Circle K
Convenience Store
Thomas Building Supplies
Home Improvement
Joanne's Salon
Hairdresser
Pet Gallery
Pets
Tweaked
Gift Shop
Connie's New to You
Furniture
Inlet Queena
Gift Shop
Shades & Draperies
Furniture
Furniture & Mattress Gallery
Furniture
Tuesday Morning
Discount Store
ProfessioNails
Beauty
Jon Salon
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Murrells Inlet.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living C

The cost of living in Murrells Inlet is 111/100 - which is 19% higher than South Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime B+

Murrells Inlet crime rates are 1,416 per 100k, which is 49% lower than South Carolina
Property Crime
1,168 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
248 crimes per 100k B
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employment B

The median income in Murrells Inlet is $60,487 - which is 29% higher than South Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$60,487 D+
Unemployment Rate
1.3% A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (20)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Seaside Pediatric Dental Associates
Dentist
Lone Peak Dental
Dentist
Benchmark Physical Therapy
Doctor
Coastal Carolina Oral & Facial Surgery
Doctor
Tidelands Waccamaw Medical Park South
Doctor
Inlet Smiles
Dentist
Murrell's Inlet Dentistry
Dentist
SC Pain & Spine
Doctor
Inlet Cardio Pulmonary & Associates
Clinic
Tidelands Cancer Care Center
Doctor
Tidelands Waccamaw Medical Park West
Doctor
Tidelands Waccamaw Medical Park East
Doctor
Carolina OB/GYN
Doctor
Inlet Physical Medicine
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Southern Urgent Care
Clinic
SOS Care
Doctor
Carolina Coast Surgery Center
Clinic
Doctor's Care
Doctor
Murrells Inlet - Garden City Fire District Station 1 Headquarters
Fire Station
Tidelands Family Medicine
Doctor
Prince Creek Dental Care
Dentist
Murrells Inlet- Garden City Fire Station 79
Fire Station
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Coastal Dental Group
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Murrells Inlet home prices are $267,100 - which is 86% higher than South Carolina
Home Price
$267,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A
Home Affordability
4.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A

The Murrells Inlet graduation rate is 88% - which is 8% higher than South Carolina
School Test Scores
82% A
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (1) F
St Michael Catholic School
High Schools (1) F
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ratings A-

Murrells Inlet has an overall rating of 79% from 19 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (19)
From AreaVibes A-
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  • Murrells Inlet has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Murrells Inlet crime rates are 49% lower than the South Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Murrells Inlet is 19% higher than the South Carolina average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Murrells Inlet? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Wachesaw Park
      Murrells Inlet Historic District
      Morse Landing Park
      The Park at The Bays
      The Park at Prince Creek West
      Sanford Cox Sr. Park

      Entertainment

      Birds of Prey Aviaries
      Fox
      Alligators
      Otter
      Wild Turkeys
      Cypress Swamp Aviary
      Campbell Center for American Sculpture
      Deer Savannah

      Food & Drink

      Hurricane Liquors
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Chick-fil-A
      Arby's
      Subway
      M. I. Liquor
      Bojangles'
      The Whiskey Fish Tavern

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Murrells Inlet? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Murrells Inlet.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Murrells Inlet? The cost of living in Murrells Inlet is 111/100 - which is 19% higher than South Carolina.
      Murrells Inlet
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      South Carolina
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Murrells Inlet? Murrells Inlet crime rates are 1,416, which are 49% lower than South Carolina
      Total Crime
      1,416 per 100k people

      39% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 71

      39% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -14%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Murrells Inlet? The median income in Murrells Inlet is $60,487 which is 29% higher than South Carolina.
      Median household income
      $60,4879% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $48,32962% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      72% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Murrells Inlet a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Inlet Physical Medicine
      Coastal Carolina Oral & Facial Surgery
      SOS Care
      Benchmark Physical Therapy
      SC Pain & Spine
      Tidelands Waccamaw Medical Park West
      Carolina OB/GYN
      Tidelands Waccamaw Medical Park East

      A+ Housing

      What are Murrells Inlet home prices? Murrells Inlet home prices are $267,100 - which is 86% higher than South Carolina
      Median home value
      $267,10045% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,12919% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      82%

      28% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Murrells Inlet have good schools? The Murrells Inlet graduation rate is 88% - which is 8% higher than South Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      82%

      70% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      1% higher than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Murrells Inlet a good place to live? Murrells Inlet has an overall rating of 79% from 19 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      79%

      19 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      79%

      19 total surveys

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