Why not to live in Myrtle Beach?

Heavy tourist traffic As a popular vacation destination, Myrtle Beach experiences a significant influx of tourists, especially during the peak summer season. While this brings economic benefits to the city, it also leads to heavy traffic congestion on major roads and crowded public spaces.



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Many believe the name comes from the region's occasional reputation as a crime-ridden, unsafe place. A few associate the name with the area's nightlife. But that's a relatively bygone era; it's no longer the '90s when the Grand Strand had dance clubs on practically every street corner downtown.

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Myrtle Beach does have a highder than averafe crime rate due to its location and the larger number of transients during the smmer season Therefore it is NOT an accurate assessment. RELATIVE factors to most US cities.

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The towns surrounding Myrtle Beach, like Surfside Beach, Murrells Inlet, and North Myrtle Beach, are generally considered to be very safe.

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So why is this famous beach community so affordable? Because the city has a dark side as well. The violent crime rate in Myrtle Beach is more than four times the national average, according to the most recent FBI data. That's brought home prices down.

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In fact, the city has emerged as one of the best seaside communities in the U.S. (and not just for retirees). Of course, near-perfect beach weather and low cost of living is always bound to draw newcomers, but Myrtle Beach has plenty more to offer — especially if you're down with the tourism economy.

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The area has a nickname, Dirty Myrtle which refers to anything between a type of drink to a mud run. But over the last decade, the nickname's meaning has slipped away from local leaders control over marketing towards the numerous swimming advisories that warn visitors of the poor water quality along the beach.

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The towns surrounding Myrtle Beach, like Surfside Beach, Murrells Inlet, and North Myrtle Beach, are generally considered to be very safe. In fact, most visitors to the Myrtle Beach area stay in hotels or resorts that are in these areas!

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*Horry County lifeguards protect the north section of Myrtle Beach State Park from mid May through mid September. *Know how to swim. *Never swim alone. *Never swim at night.

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