MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – In a recent article released by USA Today, Myrtle Beach was named the number one affordable city “where everyone wants to live right now.” USA Today reprinted the article produced by 24/7 Wall St. which used data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis to identify the 50 most affordable American metropolitan areas to which Americans are moving. Each city on the list offers a cost of living that is lower than the national average and housing costs that are more in line with incomes. Research also…

The Myrtle Beach/Conway/North Myrtle Beach metropolitan area is the second-fastest growing metropolitan area in the United States for the third year in a row, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The Myrtle Beach area grew 3.8% last year with more than 1,400 people per month relocating to the area. In the last eight years, more than 104,000 people relocated to the Myrtle Beach area. Click image to view a larger version.…

CubeSmart Self Storage blog recently surveyed over one thousand Americans and asked them where they would like to move to this year. Their list of nineteen top locations included Myrtle Beach, South Carolina! Respondents cited low cost of living, the beautiful oceanfront location, and loads of perks and amenities as reasons why they’d move to this family-friendly section of the Atlantic coastline. The “sense of community” wasn’t lost on this group, either. Not only is Myrtle Beach a great place to raise a family, it’s a perfect location for…

US News & World Report has named Myrtle Beach as the number one destination in the country where people are choosing to move in 2018. The May article about “best places to live” cites the area's desirability, low cost of living, quality of life, outstanding weather and overall value. Best Places to Live 2017 Rank: 74 Metro Population: 419,585 Metro Median Age: 45.8 years Median Home Value: $137,428 Median Annual Salary: $35,650 Net Migration Rate, 2012 to 2016: 15.62 percent The Myrtle Beach metropolitan statistical area is consistently one…

Buying a home at the beach doesn’t have to cost a fortune, and Realtor.com’s ranking of the most affordable beach towns makes it easy to find a spot where a piece of paradise doesn’t come with a million-dollar price tag. We're not surprised that Myrtle Beach, South Carolina was included in their top 10. As reported on CoastalLiving.com and by Realtor.com, Myrtle Beach's media home price is $199,000. "Millions of visitors flock to Myrtle Beach’s sunny shores every year, but full-time (and even part-time) residence here comes with its own…

Do you enjoy meeting new people? Do you like reading to young children or working with your hands and constructing homes and playgrounds. Do you enjoy being an ambassador for your community? If you answered “yes” to any of the questions, then put your volunteer skills to work in the Myrtle Beach area. Whether it’s helping stock canned goods at a food bank, walking dogs at a humane society or greeting visitors at an art museum, there are many ways to get involved in the community and it all starts with you! Check out Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of…

For seniors living in the Myrtle Beach area, there are plenty of services at their disposal to ensure quality of life. The Horry County Council on Aging provides services and programs that afford seniors the opportunity to live independent, meaningful and dignified lives in their own home and community for as long as possible. The council assists seniors with such needs as meal service, transportation assistance, housekeeping and recreation. The Grand Strand Senior Center, which is a part of the Horry County Council on Aging, offers social…

The Horry County Disabilities and Special Needs Board (HCDSNB) supports residential and vocational programs, adult activity centers, early intervention, respite and case management for those with special needs. A variety of residential programs are available, such as two eight-bed facilities, ten four-bed facilities, one 10-unit apartment complex and an independent living program. New Ideas Industries is the day services component of the HCDSNB, with a work activities center in both Conway and Loris. These facilities offer support center…

The Climate is Great. Wish Your Business was Here! You’re just plain sick and tired of the cold and the snow. The heavy tax burden that so erodes your income has become unbearable. And dealing with governmental red tape is driving you mad. If this sounds like your situation, you are not alone. Many business owners and would-be proprietors are motivated by similar issues to pack up and head to the sunny south, where the business climate is warm and inviting. Finding the resources that provide guidance and support to entrepreneurs, whether they…

Even as a visitor, living like a local in the Myrtle Beach area can be a cinch, especially with the multitude and variety of beach homes and condos so many families choose to stay in while on vacation. But for those interested in making the Myrtle Beach area their new home or second home, an insiders guide on how to live like a local in the Myrtle Beach area can be helpful. We’ve tried to round up the top ten things you can do to ‘live like a local’ in the Myrtle Beach area below. Invest in Flip-Flops. Even when you live in the Myrtle Beach…