Myrtle Beach, SC metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of July 2026
What is Myrtle Beach, SC metro area’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Myrtle Beach, SC metro area in its market cycle?
Myrtle Beach, SC metro area is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Myrtle Beach, SC metro area?
Our model forecasts Myrtle Beach, SC metro area’s home prices to hold flat over the next 12 months (high confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
Myrtle Beach, SC metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $345K | ▼ -0.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 77 days | ▲ +2.7% |
| Months of Supply | 5.7 | 0% |
| Homes for Sale | 11,074 | ▲ +6.4% |
| Homes Sold | 1,928 | ▲ +6.2% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $207 | ▲ +2% |
How has Myrtle Beach, SC metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Myrtle Beach, SC metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of July 2026, Myrtle Beach, SC metro area is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 36 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Myrtle Beach, SC metro area?
The median sale price in Myrtle Beach, SC metro area is $345K, having held roughly steady over the past year.
How affordable is Myrtle Beach, SC metro area?
Myrtle Beach, SC metro area scores 25 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Myrtle Beach, SC metro area's Alpha Score?
Myrtle Beach, SC metro area's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (50/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (20/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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