Blended score for Murrells Inlet's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

6.5 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

15 / 100

Restaurants & cafes4

Grocery stores0

Parks1

Schools0

Transit stops0

Pharmacies0

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

St. James Elementary

3.3 mi away · Grades -1-4

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

4.4

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: Excellent (2025)

Enrollment: 816
Student:teacher ratio: 15.4:1
District: Horry 01

Middle

St. James Middle

3.14 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.0

Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating

Enrollment: 944
Student:teacher ratio: 16.6:1
District: Horry 01

High

St. James High

2.78 mi away · Grades 9-12

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

2.0

Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating

Enrollment: 1,802
Student:teacher ratio: 18.6:1
District: Horry 01

Commute

Real drive time from Murrells Inlet's center to Downtown Myrtle Beach.

26 min

typical drive time

12.9 mi

distance

20 min

with current traffic

Current Weather

Live conditions in Murrells Inlet, from Myrtle Beach International Airport.

55°F

Clear

Cities near Murrells Inlet

Garden City Beach · 2.2 mi Surfside Beach · 3.9 mi Myrtle Beach · 12.2 mi Pawleys Island · 14.3 mi Conway · 18.3 mi Georgetown · 20.6 mi

ZIP codes in Murrells Inlet

29576 · 900 for sale

Murrells Inlet real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Murrells Inlet right now?+

There are currently 784 active listings in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Murrells Inlet?+

The median list price for active listings in Murrells Inlet is $369,000. Homes are spending an average of 103 days on market.

Is Murrells Inlet's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in Murrells Inlet have fallen 5.2% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Murrells Inlet?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Murrells Inlet are Not within a Subdivision, Oceanside Landing (formerly Captains Cove), Windjammer Village - GC.

What schools serve Murrells Inlet?+

The closest public schools to Murrells Inlet's center are St. James Elementary, St. James Middle, St. James High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Murrells Inlet walkable?+

Murrells Inlet's center has a walkability score of 26 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from Murrells Inlet?+

The typical drive from Murrells Inlet's center to Downtown Myrtle Beach is about 26 minutes (12.9 miles).

Listing data provided by Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS® (CCAR), Pee Dee API via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 2 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.