Living a Gated Community Lifestyle in Murrells Inlet, South_Carolina

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Where to Retire in Murrells Inlet and Home Prices

With an average age of 53, and a variety of housing choices,  Murrells Inlet is becoming a popular retirement town.  Zillow reports the median home value was $357,783 in early 2022.  Home prices vary of course according to location.  There are many active adult communities in Murrell's Inlet ( see link on top left).

What Is Special about Murrells Inlet

Great food, great golf, great fishing, and right on the water.

What Is Not Special about Murrells Inlet

Murrells Inlet can be chilly in the winter with the average January temperature under 50 degrees.  The Myrtle Beach area is a tourist destination so it can get crowded during the summer months.

Climate and Physical Environment

Th average January temperature is about 48 degrees. The average July temperature is 83 degrees. Murrells Inlet is a nature lovers paradise with fresh water rivers, inlets and salt marshes.  The community prides itself on working to maintain the infrastructure and preservation of the environment. 

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

This area is seafood heaven with many restaurants getting rave reviews from Tripadvisor.com. Interesting places to visit nearby are Brookgreen Gardens which is the largest outdoor sculpture garden in the world, and Huntington Beach State Park which offers hiking trails, campsites and a nature center, along with a beautiful beach.  If it's bright lights and neon you're looking for, Myrtle Beach is just a few miles away.

Crime

The crime rate in Murrells Inlet is below the national average.

Medical Facilities

Waccamaw Community Hospital is located here.

Transportation

Murrells is not considered a walkable or bikeable community. The Myrtle Beach International Airport is about 15 miles away. Amtrak is about 75 miles away in Florence.

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