Myrtle Beach, SC Housing Market

Cold Market

Metro-level monthly sale metrics for rental investors — prices, inventory, pace, and negotiation signals. Figures represent the Myrtle Beach, SC metro area.

Data period: May 2026

Market snapshot

Median sale price
$345K
Median days on market
98 days
Months of supply
5.7
Active inventory
11,074
Homes sold
1,928
Sale-to-list ratio
97.5%
Listings with price drop
24.6%
Data month
May 2026

Pair this view with the rental property calculator, DSCR calculator, and cap rate calculator — or browse all calculators.

Rental Investor Snapshot

Labels below come from monthly sale-market indicators only. True cash flow requires local rent, taxes, insurance, vacancy, and expense assumptions — model those in the rental calculator, then sanity-check against sale-speed signals here.

Market temperature
Cooling
Buyer leverage
Medium
Pricing signal vs. U.S. median
Easier buy-in vs. U.S. median (price only)
Investor fit (heuristic)
Buy-in vs. U.S. · Negotiation · BRRRR

Watch-outs

  • Slower sales (longer days on market) can mean more time to diligence — but also weaker demand.
  • Elevated price cuts can signal negotiation room — verify condition, rents, and comps street-by-street.

Suggested next step: Run a rental property analysis with your own rent, financing, vacancy, and expense assumptions — then sanity-check against this market's sale-speed and negotiation signals.

Cold Market

Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.

Myrtle Beach, SC market summary

The Myrtle Beach, SC metro area housing market is cooling down. As of May 2026, the median home sale price is $345K, down 0.3% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 98 days on the market, 6.5% longer than a year ago.

There are 11,074 homes for sale — 6.4% more than last year. With 5.7 months of supply, this is a balanced market. 2,474 new listings were added during this period, down 1.8% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 97.5% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 7.5% of homes sell above their asking price. 24.6% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

73

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 5.7
Days on Market 98
Price Drops 24.6%
Sale-to-List Ratio 97.5%
Market Temperature Cold

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $450K) 23.3%
Days on Market (National: 42) 133.3%
Inventory (National: 1,460,440) 99.2%

vs. South Carolina Median

Median Price (South Carolina: $394K) 12.4%
Days on Market (South Carolina: 72) 36.1%

Investor takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. High inventory relative to sales pace means buyers have options and sellers may be flexible on price. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals. Prices are 23% below the national median on this sale snapshot — that can mean lower buy-in, but cash flow still depends on local rent, financing, and expenses.

Myrtle Beach, SC market trends

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Detailed market metrics

Median list price

$363K

Price per sq ft

$207

Sale-to-list ratio

97.5%

Months of supply

5.7

Sold above list

7.5%

Price drops

24.6%

New listings

2,474

1.8% YoY

Pending sales

2,356

Off market in 2 weeks

23.6%

Myrtle Beach, SC housing market FAQs

What is the median home price in Myrtle Beach, SC?

For the latest published month, the median sale price in Myrtle Beach, SC is $345K. Median means half of homes sold above that price and half below — it is a useful benchmark, not a rule for every listing.

Is Myrtle Beach, SC a buyer's or seller's market?

With about 5.7 months of supply, the market is often closer to balanced — neither extreme scarcity nor extreme surplus.

How long do homes stay on the market in Myrtle Beach, SC?

For the latest published month, the median days on market in Myrtle Beach, SC is 98 days — half of homes went pending faster and half slower.

Is Myrtle Beach, SC good for rental property investors?

Sale-market stats show how competitive buying is (speed, negotiation, inventory). They do not prove rent performance. Myrtle Beach, SC can still work for rentals if the numbers work on a deal-by-deal basis — use local rent comps, financing, vacancy, and expenses in the rental property calculator.

How should investors analyze a rental property in Myrtle Beach, SC?

Start with purchase price, financing, rent, vacancy, operating expenses, and capital repairs. Stress-test rates and rent. Will It Flow’s rental property calculator is built to translate those inputs into cash flow, DSCR, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return for Myrtle Beach, SC deals.

National context

Step up to the U.S. housing market hub for national trends, then browse top metro markets by sales activity.

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Housing market data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage. Not financial advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making investment decisions.