Knowing that the “Grand Strand” really is a grand place to live can help you to make the decision to move your family to this fast-growing and award-winning area.  Myrtle Beach has received awards in recent years that include everything from the 25th best place in the U.S. to retire from TopRetirements.com to the World’s Best Beach by Yahoo Travel.  Whether you’re searching for the ideal place to retire or the perfect place to raise your family, you’ll find everything for a comfortable and successful lifestyle waiting for you here in the Low Country.  Let’s take a look at what a report card would look like for Myrtle Beach.

  • In 2013, the South Carolina Department of Education reported that 100% of Horry County Schools received a rating of Excellent, Good, or Average.  70% of these outstanding schools were rated Excellent or Good.
  • The average SAT Scores of Horry County students is 53 points above the South Carolina; four high schools outperformed the national average on the SAT.
  • Myrtle Beach was named the third fastest growing market in the U.S. in 2013
  • Myrtle Beach is also recognized as:

             •    Having the best boardwalk food in the U.S.
             •    One of the Top Ten Places Kids in the U.S. would like to visit
             •    One of the Top 25 travel destinations of TripAdvisor.com
             •    Top 15 of Towns with lower taxes and cost of living
             •    Top areas for doing business

From the business climate to exceptional educational opportunities to superior healthcare Myrtle Beach has established a quality of living that is second to none along the East Coast.  You’ll never be at a loss for things to do; you can visit Brookgreen Gardens, Myrtle Beach State Park and Huntington Beach State Park as well as The Wonderworks Science Center, the Children’s Museum of South Carolina, and the Burroughs and Chapin Art Museum.  You will have over 100 golf courses on which to play, theme parks that delight the children, and of course the beach where you can relax and unwind at the end of your busy day.

Life in Myrtle Beach is going to offer you a chance to expand your horizons, experience new and exciting activities, and to stretch your budget more than you ever thought possible.  Whether you’re retired and living on a fixed income or a new couple just buying your first home and thinking about starting a family, Myrtle Beach is sure to meet and exceed your expectations for quality living in a prime location.

Compare the report card of Myrtle Beach to some other areas that interest you but be forewarned, our area is sure to win your heart and capture your spirit for living the good life to its fullest.