The Grand Strand Region of South Carolina has long been a well-kept secret among those who live in the area with southern rice farmers and plantation owners settling the coastal areas and building summer homes here to get away from the humid and malaria ridden inland areas of the day. Now, millions all over the world visit the area every year with many of them deciding to make the coastal Carolina area their permanent home.

There are numerous attractions to those who fall in love with the area including the warm temperate climate, beautiful environment and affordable housing. Here are some facts about the Myrtle Beach area that you may not have been aware of:

- Myrtle Beach MSA is one of the top 15 fastest growing areas in the nation (U.S. Census Bureau)

- 2nd in projected metropolitan growth in U.S. for the next 10 years (American Demographic Magazine)

- 3rd in "Future job growth in the 300 largest metropolitan areas." (Money Extra)

- The Myrtle Beach Area contains approximately 75,000 Hotel, Condo & Cottage Rooms

- The Grand Strand is home to 120+ Golf Courses

- The average household income of area tourists & residents is $69,000

- Tourism in Myrtle Beach totaled $14.6 billion into the state economy in 2007 - about 1 million more than in the previous year.

- One of the top 100 "Best small places for business" in 2004 (Forbes Magazine)

- One of the top 100 "Best retirement destinations in America." (Where to retire magazine)

- Current estimated peak-day population in 900,000 people. Was expected to exceed 1,150,000 by 2010.

- 30,000 households earn more than $75,000.  Now projected to be 46,000 households.

- #1 area in the U.S. for restaurant growth potential. (Restaurant Business)

- #1 area in the U.S. for restaurant sales per capita at $3,507.23 (Restaurant Business)

- Restaurant Business is growing 9 times faster than the national average.

- Currently, 10 million overnight visitors enjoy sit-down dining. Estimated to be 14 million in the near future.

- Tourism in Myrtle Beach is a $5 billion industry.

- More than 4.2 million rounds of golf played annually at 100 golf courses.

- 2nd favorite beach in the south and 3rd most popular family destination to the U.S. (Southern Living Magazine)

- 2nd most popular summer vacation destination in the U.S. (AAA Survey)

Give us a call at 843-424-6900 and let us show you why we love Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand of South Carolina, come find your own reason to fall in love with Myrtle Beach.