City profile
Murrells Inlet, SC
Georgetown County · Population 10,044
Murrells Inlet is a town in Georgetown County, SC with about 10,044 residents and a typical home value near $366,000. It is 14 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
48°F
Summer avg
81°F
Sunny days / yr
215
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$366,000
Typical monthly housing
$2,156
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
100
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- State income tax (top)
- 6.2%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.50%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 93/100
Top hazards: Hurricane, Lightning, Earthquake
Nearest major airport
11 mi to Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 40% Democratic / 59% Republican
Community
Population
10,044
Black population
6.0%
County
Georgetown County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸SC is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast)
Highlights
- About 10,044 residents
- Typical home value about $366,000
- 14 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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