Located in the middle of the Waccamaw Neck’s former rice empire, Murrells Inlet has been a busy port and resort town for over 300 years. Legend has it that even the famous pirates Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet docked there to bury their treasure. The inlet no longer has swashbuckling visitors, but adventure and relaxation on the water remain a prime focus for residents of this small marshland community. “It’s not really big; it’s maybe 7 miles total, so it’s a smaller area that really is attractive because there's lots to do but it's not so overly populated and congested,” says Drew Dellinger, who has lived in the Grand Strand for over 20 years and is a Realtor with Garden City Realty. Top-rated seafood restaurants are easy to find in the “Seafood Capital of South Carolina,” including along the Marsh Walk – Murrells Inlet’s version of a traditional seaside boardwalk. There are also plenty of ways to enjoy the beauty of the Grand Strand, whether it is fishing on the pier at Garden City Beach or teeing off at Wachesaw Plantation’s golf courses.
Residents of Murrells Inlet enjoy one of the most popular destination is South Carolina.
Murrells Inlet Walk in Murrells Inlet offers a peaceful walkway and beautiful views.
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Beach-style homes on the Murrells Inlet marsh
The center of Murrells Inlet has a wide variety of bungalows, ranch properties and new traditional-style builds surrounded by tall live oaks. These single-family homes typically range from $400,000 to $800,000. Condos and townhouses are plentiful on the marsh's edge and commonly sell for $200,000 to $400,000. While the inlet is not directly on the Atlantic Ocean, some marsh or riverfront homes sport the bright colors of traditional beach homes and are elevated to protect against seasonal flooding. These waterfront properties range from $600,00 to $1 million. The entirety of Murrells Inlet has a CAP Index Crime Score of 3 out of 10, just below the national average score of 4.
Murrells Inlet features close-knit neighborhoods with single-family homes.
Some of the waterfront homes in Murrells Inlet have spacious lots.
There are plenty of ways to play in the water or on land in the Low Country marsh. On the north side of the inlet, the area’s former rice fields are now occupied by golf courses, including Wachesaw Plantation Club on Wachesaw Drive and Wachesaw East Golf Club on Riverwood Drive. On the south side of the inlet, Morse Park Landing on Swale Avenue has a boat launch and a crabbing dock on the marsh. A few miles away, Garden City Beach offers miles of oceanfront sand and a large fishing pier that's open 24/7. The south side of Murrells Inlet also has some of the most recognizable landmarks on the Grand Strand. Brookgreen Gardens is renowned for having the country’s largest collection of American sculptures and a 9,000-acre botanical garden dubbed “the floral jewel of the Hammock Coast.” Less than a mile from the garden, Huntington Beach State Park has a 3-mile stretch of undeveloped beachfront, beginner-friendly hiking trails, and the Atalaya Castle, a nearly century-old Moorish-style mansion.
Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet is known for its beautiful sculptures.
The Wachesaw East Golf Club in Murrells Inlet offers a challenging course.
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Horry Schools are top-rated in the Myrtle Beach metro
Murrells Inlet is zoned into two different school districts, which are separated along Prince Creek Parkway. Families living on the north side of this street can send their children to Horry County Schools, while the area south of Prince Creek is zoned to the Georgetown County School District. Horry Schools include St. James Elementary School, which Niche named the best public elementary school in the Myrtle Beach area and gave it an A grade. St. James Middle School and St. James High both earned A-minus grades. In Georgetown County Schools, Waccamaw Elementary School has an A-minus grade on Niche, while Waccamaw Intermediate School, Waccamaw Middle School and Waccamaw High School all B-plus grades. The Horry-Georgetown Technical College Grand Strand Campus in Myrtle Beach offers over 40 degree programs, including five through the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach.
St. James Elementary School prepares students for middle school.
St. James Middle School has many advance programs for students.
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Food samples and fireworks at the Marsh Walk
In addition to having some of the area’s best seafood, the Marsh Walk also hosts the inlet’s biggest events. During the signature Taste of the Marsh Walk in February, attendees can sample dishes from the boardwalk’s most popular restaurants and shop at a pop-up artists’ market. Decorated boats and one of the Grand Strand’s largest fireworks shows are the main attractions at the Murrells Inlet July 4th Boat Parade. In December, the Walk transforms into the Wonderland of Lights – a display with thousands of twinkling decorations that is free to tour.
Murrells Inlet offers opportunities for boaters to access both the inlet and the ocean.
Multiple restaurants in Murrells Inlet offer live music along with food and drinks.
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Less than 15 miles from Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach is about 12 miles from Murrells Inlet, and Ocean Highway – or Route 17 – leads directly to the larger beach town. Coast RTA also operates daily bus routes between the two waterside locations. While Myrtle Beach is nearby, most locals will not have to leave the inlet for the necessities. The small marsh community has everything from its own healthcare facility, Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital, to multiple houses of worship, including Murrells Inlet Presbyterian Church and First Baptist Church, all on Ocean Highway.
The Coast RTA in Murrells Inlet offers various routes along Route 17 and the coastline.
Route 17 is the principal thoroughfare through Murrells Inlet.
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Crab, fish and more in South Carolina’s Seafood Capital
Known as the Seafood Capital of South Carolina, Murrells Inlet has no shortage of places to find fresh fish and crab. Just off Outboard Lane, the Murrell Inlet Marsh Walk is one of the area’s biggest foodie destinations. “The Marsh Walk was an old fishing village until recently. It’s a place where you can spend time on the water and do a little bit of everything,” says Amy Moss, a Realtor with Keller Williams who has been selling on the Grand Strand for five years. The Walk has some of the area’s top restaurants, including Bovine’s, Dead Dog Saloon, and Drunken Jack’s, which are all known for their selections of lobster tails, crab legs and baked oysters. The inlet also has several independent seafood markets, including Harrelson’s Seafood Market and Seven Seas Seafood Market along Ocean Highway, which sell fresh local fish, shrimp and clams to cook at home. Two larger shopping options are Food Lion on Mink Avenue or Walmart Neighborhood Market at the Inlet Crossing Shopping Center on Ocean Highway.
The Walmart Neighborhood Market is located on Route 17 in Murrells Inlet.
Murrells Inlet residents rely on Harrelson's Seafood for their seafood needs.
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Parks in this Area
South Strand Recreation Center
Morse Park Landing
Brookgreen Gardens
Transit
Airport
Myrtle Beach International
26 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Murrells Inlet
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Murrells Inlet Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Murrells Inlet, Garden City sell after 96 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Murrells Inlet, Garden City over the last 12 months is $515,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,442
Median Age
59
Population under 18
14.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
39.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,173
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$91,833
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.8%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
38.3%
Advanced Degrees
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
48.2%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
29/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
10/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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