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Myrtle Beach, SC vs Short Pump, VA

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Are people in Short Pump older or younger than people in Myrtle Beach?
- The Median Age in Short Pump is 7.4 years younger than in Myrtle Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Short Pump or Myrtle Beach?
- Short Pump housing costs are 60.1% more expensive than Myrtle Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Short Pump or Myrtle Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Short Pump is 6.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Myrtle Beach.

Things to do in Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach, SC is located along South Carolina’s Grand Strand boasting pristine beaches and some of the best golfing in the nation while still providing easy access to local amenities.

Things to do in Short Pump?
Short Pump, VA is an affluent census-designated place located in Henrico County just outside Richmond's West End area; it has become one of the most popular suburban communities in Central Virginia due to its combination of modern amenities such as shopping centers and restaurants plus traditional roots evident through historic landmarks like The Waterworks building that serves as a reminder of Short Pump’s rich past as well as how far it has come today as one of the region’s most desirable suburbs among young professionals & growing families alike!

 Myrtle Beach, SCShort Pump, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock27,332329,725,481
 Median Income$45,701  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.47  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Myrtle Beach    56 Reviews

Coming from Massachusetts and New York state, I loved the weather, beach and change of lifestyle. Being an outgoing friendly person I met some nice people here along  More

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We were looking for a new city, and Myrtle Beach had had enough press that we were curious to check it out. A 30something and 40something couple, both of us have  More

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If I could give 4.5 instead of 5 I would because Id like to see the traffic flow better with more red lights and see more money put in to landscaping the roadways and  More

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Reviews for Short Pump    1 Reviews

If you come here, be prepared to be looked down on by the "Socialites". Don't get me wrong, I am a life long Virginia native. But this area has some growing up to do.  More

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