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| What Myrtle Beach is like for active adults |
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, long a favorite beach and golf resort, is now a popular retirement community with over 300,000 people in the Metro, including many active adults 55+. The "Grand Strand" has a community for every type of person. Myrtle Beach has become extremely attractive as a retirement community because of its low-costs, 120 golf courses, varied housing arrangements, and of course – that great sandy beach that runs uninterrupted for almost 60 miles – from Pawley’s Island in the south to North Myrtle Beach.
The downtown area features some older infrastructure and buildings to match. A somewhat honky-tonk amusement park on the beach may not be what the average retiree is looking for, but their grandchildren probably will! There is always something to do for active adults 55+ in Myrtle Beach - from golf to fishing to shopping to more than 1800 restaurants. It is a dynamic, fast-growing city of 32,000. There is a new and very convenient airport just a few miles from the downtown which features many low cost air carriers, such as Spirit Airlines.
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| Where to Live & Real Estate Values |
Myrtle Beach has every type of retirement community option– from living in the heart of the city to all types of planned communities farther out from town. Some are 55+ age restricted, while many others are open to anyone but in effect 50 plus. See link at top right for Directory of Active Communities.
Real estate prices in the area tend to vary tremendously, reflecting the intense competition for retirees. Careful research will turn up decided bargains. In late 2012, according to City-Data, median sales prices had fallen significantly to around $125,000. Property taxes are 4%-6% of appraised market value. Homeowners 65 and over can be eligible for a $20,000 homestead exemption. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| • The Grand Strand – one of the world’s longest sections of perfect beach • Tremendous variety of shopping and restaurants • Popular theatre with big name acts every day of the year • 120 golf courses • A housing style for every taste and budget • Mild climate |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| • A Wings (beach necessities) store on every corner
• Traffic
• Spring break
• Living in a tourist town |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| Although Myrtle Beach is extremely popular with retirees, only 15% of its population is over 65, so you won’t feel as if you are totally surrounded by older people. Naturally many of its developments are aimed at or are restricted to 55+; the composition in those communities will be different. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Tourism, Golf, Retail, Healthcare, Real Estate, Construction |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Myrtle Beach is the first community in South Carolina as you come from the north. The terrain is dominated by its long stretch of Ocean beach. Stretching away from the water the terrain is flat and sub-tropical. The average July high is 91 and the average January low is 34, August is the wettest month. |
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| Restaurants & Cultural Scene |
| There are seven featured theatres in Myrtle Beach, helping it deserve its reputation as a hot spot for live family entertainment, music, dance, comedy, and celebrity concerts. Among the more famous venues is the Carolina Opry, which features a continuous stream of big name acts. The Palace Theatre is the home of Le Grand Cirque, and Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stamped Dinner and Show is worth a visit. |
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| Crime |
| As is the case with many resort communities, the crime rate is high - about twice the national average. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Grand Strand Regional Medical Center |
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| Transportation |
| Myrtle Beach International is convenient and offers low-cost fares to many destinations |
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What people are saying about Myrtle Beach | | Heal Care |
| Hi,
My husband & I have a condo over in Surfside Beach which we have been using for vacation and loving it!! We love the location and all the nearby attractions and especially the state parks!
Unfortunately my husband just had some major surgery here in NY and I am now concerned about the level of health care in MB in case when we retire there he should need special treatment of any kind. I've heard that Charleston has good health care and we were going to look around there for retirement as well. I know there is a big VA hospital there. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,
Jo Carol |
| Posted by lady105@verizon.net on May 05, 2010 | | Mytle Beach can be a piece of heaven |
| I love Myrtle Beach for a bunch of reasons. For one, it's arguably the best golf in the world. Way over 100 great course, almost all priced very reasonably. One of the longest stretches of beach in the world - and it's a nice beach! Lots to do every day and night. Only things i don't like are the traffic and the occasional tawdry sides. Best of all - plenty of reasonably priced communities to buy a condo or small home in. |
| Posted by 2putz on February 18, 2009 |
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Facts about MYRTLE BEACH
- State: SC
- Environment: Coastal,Golf Community,Gated,Resort Community,
- City Population: 25,001-50,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
- Avg July Temperature:
- Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 121+ (very high)
- Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
- Culture Index: 111-120 (high)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: admin
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 15 votes cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 2.7/5 ( 12 votes cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 9 votes cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 2.8/5 ( 4 votes cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 5 votes cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 3.1/5 ( 7 votes cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 15 votes cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 6 votes cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 2.1/5 ( 7 votes cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 2.5/5 ( 4 votes cast)
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