Myrtle Beach Area Communities
(Stop by our Office at 1908 Highway 17, North Myrtle Beach and take a look before you begin your search.) We have an extensive file that includes an overview of each area. We have listings in each of these areas and would be happy to arrange an appointment with a qualified professional to make your move easier.
While the Grand Strand has long been known as one of the nation's top vacation spots, many people want to live the Myrtle Beach lifestyle year-round. This area's beaches, recreational activities, employment opportunities and attractions, combined with the warm climate and low cost of living, make it too good to resist.
Once you've decided to relocate here, the decision then becomes "where?" The Grand Strand encompasses more than 30 miles of coastline and reaches some 40 to 50 miles inland, more than 2,290 square miles. Within that area are many different communities, each with its own personality. Following is a brief description of some of those communities, although this list is not all-inclusive. We encourage you to explore the area as you seek out the ideal spot to put down roots.
Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach [see map] (pop. 22,759) is the largest, most developed and best-known of the Grand Strand's communities, with more concentrated restaurants, hotels, attractions, retail stores and entertainment options than anywhere else in the Grand Strand. You'll find reasonably priced, family friendly neighborhoods, golf course communities and condos in Myrtle Beach, all close to the ocean. City leaders are looking at options to encourage bikeways, green space, and denser urban housing. Myrtle Beach's population is primarily composed of young professionals and families: median age is 37 median family income is $43,900.
Dunes Club Section [see map]
The Dunes Golf course is one of the oldest but finest golf courses and private country club on the East coast. We have several listings in the section that are classified under CENTURY 21® Fine Homes & Estates®.
Northwoods [see map]
This section is sitting right in the middle of everything and is quite as well. Older community but close to everything. The Grand Strand Regional Hospital is located two minutes from this area.
Myrtlewood Communities [see map] - Premium Golf Course Villas in the heart of Myrtle Beach ? close to everything ? Magnolia Place, Magnolia North, and Magnolia Pointe (1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms).
Carolina Forest [see map] - Single Family Homes at BelleGrove Preserve, Avalone and Homes and Towhnomes at The Farm. Communities pictures, property listings and general area description with directions.
River Oaks [see map] - Golf and Waterway Condos and Single Family homes in central Myrtle Beach..
Lakeside Crossing [see map]
A Myrtle Beach Resort Community for active individuals 55+.
North Myrtle Beach
Made up of four individual communities - Ocean Drive, Cherry Grove, Windy Hill and Crescent Beach - the city of North Myrtle Beach [see map] (pop. 10,974) occupies a 9.3-square-mile land area with nine miles of beautiful beaches. North Myrtle Beach is a relaxed, peaceful, family-oriented community, with a lot of vacation property owners as well. More than half the population of North Myrtle Beach is 45 or older. Median family income is $46,052.
Barefoot Resort - Homes and Villas [see map]
- Ironwood Golf Villas - 2 and 3 bedroom villas on the Norman Golf Course
- The Woodlands Villas - 2 and 3 bedroom villas between Norman and Love golf Course
- Greenbriar Villas - 2 and 3 bedroom villas located on Norman Golf Course
- EdgeWater Waterway Villas - 2 to 4 bedroom villas located along the Intracoastal Waterway
Bay Watch Resort [see map] - Oceanfront Resort
Beach Cove Resort [see map] - Oceanfront Resort with 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Condos
Briarcliffe Acres [see map]
Charleston Landing
Sea Garden Townhomes
Tidewater Plantation [see map]
Woodlyn Meadow - House Drawings and Floor Plans - Mostly sold out
Little River
The quiet fishing village of Little River [see map] (pop. 7,027), one of the area's earliest coastal settlements, is a few miles north of Myrtle Beach, along the Intracoastal Waterway at the South Carolina/North Carolina border. The area was once a popular hideout for pirates and Civil War blockade-runners. Known for its fresh seafood, fishing charters, annual Blue Crab Festival and historic live oak trees, Little River moves at a relaxed pace. About 55% of Little River's residents are older than 45, with the median age at 49. Children under age 18 make up 18.6% of the households, whereas 32.3% of Little River's households are individuals or non-families.
Tybre Downs
Village at the Glens
Garden City
Unincorporated Garden City Beach [see map] (pop. 9,357) is in both Horry and Georgetown counties, ending on a peninsula at the mouth of Murrells Inlet. Beach houses and condominiums are the primary housing. Access to the ocean and inlet makes it a hot spot for fishing, crabbing, and water sports. Community assets include a fishing pier, marina, amusements, restaurants, and other businesses. Nearly 62% of Garden City's residents are older than 45 years, and the median age is 54. Only 12.8% of Garden City's households include children under age 18.
Conway
Created in 1734 as the town of Kingston, Conway [see map] (pop. 11,788) is a community of tree-lined streets, historic homes and churches, and a revitalized business district as ell as being the Horry County seat. Huge, moss-draped live oaks stand along avenues, in the middle of the street or just out from the curbs, as vehicular traffic yields the right-of-way. A beautiful riverwalk is enjoyed by all Conway residents. Recreational boats often run up and down the Waccamaw River. Conway's population is young - median age is 33 - and diverse. Households with children under age 18 make up 32.8% of the population. Median family income is $39,189.
Briarcliffe Acres
Briarcliffe Acres [see map] (pop. 470), located primarily on the east side of Highway 17 between Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach, is an exclusively single family, residential community with conservation zoning for parks and wetlands. There is no commercial zoning in the town. Median family income is $100,000. While the median age of residents is 51 years, 24% of Briarcliffe Acres' households include children 18 and younger.
Atlantic Beach
Atlantic Beach [see map] (pop. 351) has a predominately young, African-American population: median age is 30. Nicknamed "The Black Pearl," Atlantic Beach was formed from the rich culture of African-Americans and their mixed heritage-African, Native American, Caribbean and European. Chartered in 1966, Atlantic Beach is one of the only remaining Black-owned oceanfront towns in America.
Restaurant Row
Mostly some of the best restaurants on the Grand Strand as you pass through. But venture out to the Atlantic Ocean and you'll find some of the best resorts that the Grand Strand has to offer Kingston Plantation, The Hilton Hotel and much more.
Surfside Beach
Billing itself as "the family beach," Surfside Beach [see map] (pop. 4,425) in Horry County is an active residential community south of Myrtle Beach. You'll find beach houses, condominiums, hotels, and a popular fishing pier. The town also has a large water park, numerous restaurants and other businesses. Surfside Beach has a slightly older population, with a median age of 44. Median family income is $49,847.
Charlestowne Village at The Gates
Deerfield Golf Villas
The Gates
Murrells Inlet
The fishing village of Murrells Inlet [see map] (pop. 5,519), billed as the "Seafood Capital of South Carolina," prides itself on the natural beauty of the marshes that surround it and works hard to preserve that beauty. A Marshwalk and creekside park encourage residents and visitors to stop and enjoy the view. Residents are older-median age is 47-and only 17.6% of the households have children 18 or younger. Median family income is $47,194.
Litchfield Beach
Litchfield [see map] (pop. 3,800), once known as Magnolia Beach, draws both retirees and families to its quiet, relaxed, neighborhood atmosphere. Features of this unincorporated community include lower-density housing, impeccable landscaping, country clubs, and planning that includes generous amounts of undeveloped natural areas to enjoy in this part of Georgetown County.
Pawleys Island
"Elegantly shabby" typifies Pawleys Island [see map] (pop. 138), one of the earliest resort towns in the state. Pawleys Island today is a mecca for the young professionals who built significant nest eggs early in life and are ready to enjoy a long, active, social retirement. The median age of Pawleys Island's residents is 55 years, while median family income is $97,125. Less than 10% of Pawleys Island's households include children 18 years old or younger.
Georgetown
This Georgetown County seat located on the Sampit River began as a Spanish settlement in 1526, and figured in many events in early American history. Today Georgetown [see map] (pop. 8,950) is a riverport town with colorful downtown buildings and brick-lined sidewalks. Norman Crampton rates Georgetown among the top 100 small towns in America in his two most recent ratings of American small towns. The median age of Georgetown residents is 35. The town's population is primarily young, diverse families: 32.8% of Georgetown's households include children under age 18.
Andrews
Fifteen minutes inland from Georgetown are the friendly people and quiet streets of Andrews [see map] (pop. 3,068), home of singer Chubby Checker. Andrews offers scenic river trails and canoe trips along the ebony waters of the Black River. Andrews has just over 3,000 largely young and diverse residents; more than 35% of its households include children under 18. Median age is 35.
Loris
Loris [see map] (pop. 2,079), 35 miles northwest of Myrtle Beach and incorporated in 1902, is known for its friendly, small town atmosphere. Folks crowd into Loris each year for the Loris Bog-Off, a chicken bog cooking festival celebrating a local specialty made with chicken, rice, sausage, and assorted seasonings. The median age of Loris residents is 40. Loris' diverse population includes 66% family households and about 33% of households of individuals or couples with no children.
Bucksport
Founded in the 1800s by Maine's Buck family to supply their Penobscot Bay shipyard with timber, Bucksport [see map] (pop. 1,117) today is young (median age 32 years) and predominately African-American. Children under age 18 are included in 36.8% of the town's households.
Aynor
Aynor [see map] (pop. 587), the Little Golden Town in western Horry County, began as a terminus for a railroad from Conway in the early 1900s. Aynor is overwhelmingly a town of families: nearly 70% of the households in Aynor are married couples with or without children, or single parents; more than 30% of Aynor's households include children under age 18.