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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 for thousands of active adults. 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, 115 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 27,000 (in a county of more than 225,000). 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.
Myrtle Beach has every type of retirement community option – from living in the heart of the city to all types of planned communities further out from town. 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 2007 the median sales price was about $180,000. 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 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
• 115 golf courses
• A housing style for every taste and budget
• Mild climate |
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| What is not special about this 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 living here |
| Although Myrtle Beach is extremely popular with retirees,only 15% of its population is over 65. So you won’t feel if you are totally surrounded by older people. Naturally many of its developments are aimed at or are restricted to 55+, so 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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| 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. |
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| Cultural environment |
| 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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| 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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Active Adult Communities in Myrtle Beach |
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| Myrtle Beach Active Communities |
| Facts about MYRTLE BEACH | | State | : SC | | Environment | : Suburban,Coastal, | | City Population | : 25,001-50,000 | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 41-60 | | Median HH Income | : 41,001-60,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $100,000-$200,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : NA | | 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 | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 1.8/5 ( 5 votes cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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