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Best Places to Live in Horry County, South Carolina

Ranked #108 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #266 2005 Best Places to Live
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Population:268,933
Pop. Change:37%
State: South Carolina
Metro Area:Myrtle_Beach-Conway-North_Myrtle_Beach
County:Horry County
City:Myrtle Beach, Socastee, ... 14 more
Zip Code:29526, 29528, ... 22 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Horry County

As of 2011, Horry County's population is 268,933 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 36.71 percent.

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The median home cost in Horry County is $157,900. Home appreciation the last year has been -8.24 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Horry County's cost of living is 1.60% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Horry County public schools spend $4,995 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 11.3 students per teacher in Horry County.

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The unemployment rate in Horry County is 11.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Horry County jobs have Increased by 1.97 percent.

Average Commute time is 23 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Horry County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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