Living in Horry County, South Carolina

Horry County is a county in South Carolina with a population of around 309,199, part of the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC MSA metro area. The main communities are Myrtle Beach, Conway, North Myrtle Beach.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,923/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $313K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.7%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 59°F) and hot summers (highs around 86°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Horry County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 46 and a predominantly working-class population (24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.