Myrtle beach : South carolina

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 2009 the median sales price was about $146,800. 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 • 115 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 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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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: 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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