Is Living In Myrtle Beach DANGEROUS?? [The TRUTH in 2024!]

[@MangoHomes]

UPDATE: Sadly enough, it looks like I have to update the fact that there have been no recorded alligator attacks in Myrtle Beach. Out on the back side of Murrells Inlet off of Bay Road there was an incident where someone lost their life. EDIT: it was an elderly person with dementia that went into the water with a large gator and from what I understand fell on it or made it feel threatened in some way involving direct contact so the animal defended itself.

[@stevecurtis4137]

I lived in Charleston for 6 years back in the late 70's and early 80's. When I retire here in Tennessee, I do have plans to move to Myrtle beach. Can't wait.😀

[@MangoHomes]

We'll save a spot for ya Steve 😁👍!

[@jennifervieira8563]

Actually, a man was just killed by an alligator a few weeks ago at Myrtle Beach Golf and Yacht. He was standing with his back to a pond in a residential community and was grabbed by an alligator. So horrifying.

[@MangoHomes]

Yeah I know that's crazy! I can't amend the video but I did change the top pinned comment. I never read any thing else about it, I wonder if he was messing with the animal or whether it was just a pure accident?

[@GARGONDIZZA1]

@@MangoHomes Supposedly he was messing with it with a weed whacker. Not sure what’s true but it’s almost always human error Except the kid in Disney which he was in the water at 10pm so again bad parents on that one too.

[@MangoHomes]

@@GARGONDIZZA1 truth! It's their world, we're just not wise enough to avoid it sometimes 🙄

[@shelleywilliams8201]

I would love to live in Myrtle Beach. I have numerous health issues. They are so much better when I am there. I do not worry about the crime in MB. Crime is everywhere. MB is my happy place.

[@MangoHomes]

You should grab that URL and sell it to the Chamber of Commerce, it's available...great motto!! : )

[@richiehunt5097]

Lived in Myrtle Beach about 20 years ago for 4 years and plan on moving back (moved to Atlanta, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale and Virginia). We had a lot of hurricanes back then which were a pain, but nothing substantial ever hit the area and SC has some of the strictest zonng laws in the country. Floods were never a big issue when I lived there outside of a summer day when it rains super hard. Of course there was the flooding there back a few years ago on the intercoastal, but that was more of a freak occurance. Crime wise it's gotten much better than when I was there. Even back then the crime wasn't all that bad. If there was crime it was usually at the nightclubs and they have greatly diminished since I lived there. The same with Biker Weeks. Then there was the motels closer to Ocean Blvd, but many of them got bought out by the city and are going to be replaced (reportedly the city is considering turning it into an arts distric). Even the traffic pales in comparison now to when I lived there. I was in Myrtle back in October for vacation and I couldn't get over how dead the roads were and how the traffic flowed much better. The addition of all of that infrastructure has really helped.

[@MangoHomes]

Appreciate the feedback Richie!

[@JesseTheProfit]

the little river fish shark jump made me cry laughing at the guys response. it was so effing organic hahahahahahahahaha

[@MangoHomes]

If you pull your KZbin app and look up "little river bull shark" the original is even better, that guy ranted and cussed like that for like 30 straight seconds 🤣🤣🤣

[@keepamerica2astrong280]

Love the vid. Crime, anything south of the old Pavilion or 9th south is sketchy. Hope that area turns around so us locals can proudly say ALL of Myrtle Beach is a safe, friendly place for families to live and visit...

[@MangoHomes]

Truth! I'm going to hone in on crime in the next video so I can finally put that one to bed lol!

[@shanester8712]

I always felt moresafe on the south end. Never liked around the strip boardwalk and north. Especially around first of summer

[@MangoHomes]

@@shanester8712 tourists are going to tourist...I've done a little research, every vacation destination is like us. Makes sense : )

[@carolynlazzell5316]

Been vacationing in Myrtle Beach for around 35 years. Have learned what parts to stay away from. Won't stay anywhere south of the Boardwalk area.

[@MangoHomes]

Did you know they're overhauling a huge chunk of the downtown area right near there? SC is rehabbing it as an opportunity zone...gonna turn it into an arts and entrepreneurial zone, free of Federal taxes for so and so years. Hope it works out!

[@matisyahup613]

I just moved here from NJ. The south in general is slower, less job options and you can get bored fast. Growing up I loved NJ since in the summer I could get to the beach, so living here in that regards justifies all the negatives. It is a beautiful place with great weather.

[@MangoHomes]

What part of NJ? My gf is from there 🙂👍

[@matisyahup613]

@@MangoHomes Bernardsville, it's a small town near better knows areas like Basking Ridge and Morristown.

[@MangoHomes]

@@matisyahup613 lol!! She's from Mount Tabor, used to work at Morristown Medical Center. Queue "It's a small world after all!" 🎶

[@michaelsuzio4364]

Myrtle beach is barely in the south I group it in with mid atlantic.. mississippi/tennessee/alabama/louisiana is where things slow down

[@MangoHomes]

@@michaelsuzio4364 that's actually a really interesting point. I never thought of that and I grew up in SC.

[@jimfluck3575]

I have been living in Myrtle Beach since 2019 and have yet to see an alligator. I don't mind that at all.

[@MangoHomes]

Me neither, saw one snake zero alligators

[@reneestevens5429]

No way. Other people who has taken video at Myrtle Beach S.C is not seriously dangerous with high crime. This city is so protected and loved by many vacationers.

[@MangoHomes]

Thank you Renee 😊!

[@RCAradio]

I had been going to Myrtle Beach over 30 years, it's nice and peaceful and cheaper to live, since my aunt original from Queens/Brooklyn NYC moved in 1967. I have a condo in Garden City ocean view. I'm planning to move out within few years my hometown in Queens Oz Pk NY. NY so expensive highest taxes and crime. I'm planning to stay in Conway or away from the water zone while keep the condo.

[@MangoHomes]

I feel you, half of my girls family moved down from northern New Jersey because of taxes, etc. Definitely keep that condo, that's a load of retirement income right there!

[@bobleah7337]

OK I absolutely love this video I have to subscribe!!!😊

[@MangoHomes]

That's ironic considering what I'm recording this morning lol! Thanks for watching Bo, this next one should be right up your alley then 🙂👍

[@ianhop]

I recently received a potential job opportunity in MB that pays quite well, but I’m not sold yet on living there. How is it for people in their late 20s and early 30s? I’m afraid I won’t be able to find friends

[@MangoHomes]

There is a burgeoning medical industry here loaded with people in their late 20s and early 30s, as well as a number of colleges and the whole tourism industry...and post-covid, with tech oriented people discovering that they can telecommute, right now roughly 1 out of 5 home buyers in the area are in your demo. And it might not sound like it but that's a LOT of people!! As far as being able socialize I think you'd be good 🙂👍 Do you mind if I ask what kind of job roughly you're looking at? That would definitely help me tell you how many Ian's are out there for you to meet 🏄🤔⛹️

[@ianhop]

@@MangoHomes Thanks for the info. That's good to know. I've lived my whole life on the west side of the country so I'm not familiar with Myrtle Beach other than hearing about it occasionally on TV. The position I'm looking at is in the architecture and land development field.

[@MangoHomes]

You're going to be BUSY with that here lol!! Infrastructure is expanding at a breakneck pace and if you're involved with that you're going to be a popular guy for a long time! I don't know if it helps but in order to familiarize themselves with the area before moving here, some folks take a flight out for a few days to scope things out. You can take time to hang out where people your age like to hang, get a feel for things that way you don't have to take my word for it LOL.

[@MangoHomes]

@@ianhop Forgot to mention, look up Broadway At The Beach here. There are a few spots like that for 20-30 folks but that's probably the most popular

[@donttouchmysilver8202]

Great video!

[@MangoHomes]

Thank you good sir! 😁

[@JustMe-kg3xc]

Wondering where the statistics came from . City-data has the median age at 47 years, and very unfavorable rates for crime, especially theft and burglaries.

[@MangoHomes]

They severely under count the population across the board. If the rate equals crimes divided by population, severely decreasing the population numerically makes the value of that fraction skyrocket. Next video is going to put it to rest permanently lol! According to the statistics everybody sites if you expand the worldview Myrtle Beach is more dangerous than Kabul Afghanistan...that should tell you how off those numbers are 🤣🤣🤣

[@christinechallen]

Hi Lance, We will be relocating to MB area from Las Vegas. We were learning so much from your videos. I realized you haven't done any for at least 3 months. Don't tell me you stopped?? Will you be doing more anytime soon?

[@MangoHomes]

Thank you for noticing Christine! literally putting out a video today...had family medical issues but it's all passed now. Have a huge project that's going to hit next week, you'll definitely want to see that one 🙂👍!!

[@christinechallen]

@@MangoHomes Oh, excited!! Looking forward to seeing new videos! Glad family member is better ☺

[@MangoHomes]

She's in a better place ❤️ (it's ok, we knew it was coming!)

[@christinechallen]

@@MangoHomes 😘😘😘

[@EagleDRZ]

Cool vid my wife and I vacation there,where thinking of moving down there in the next few year but more inland..like Conway or something..

[@MangoHomes]

Awesome! Love the relaxed vibe out there. Are y'all retired or...?

[@EagleDRZ]

I retired last year early, my wife has few yrs left.

[@MangoHomes]

@@EagleDRZ Almost there : ) I only ask because I'm going to be putting together a package on retirement at some point in the next few months. I'll post it here on YT when it's ready. If you have any questions I'm here for you, thanks for watching!

[@worstHorse12397]

super cute video. IC South Wales, NY

[@MangoHomes]

Thanks WH 🙂🐴👍!!

[@brendaeaves1079]

HI LANCE: WOULD LUV TO KNOW OF “ALL” THE NEW THINGS COMING THERE TO MB/NMB? LIKE BUSINESSES,MOTELS,HIGH RISES,THEATERS,PAVILION AREA,ETC;

[@MangoHomes]

Great minds think alike! It's going to take a while to do but I'm going to break down Myrtle Beach area by area and do spotlight videos on each one with this same kind of information in it 😁

[@alanlevine3984]

Youngest just purchased in North Myrtle beach. Hope you are correct!

[@MangoHomes]

I am 🙂👍

[@rickgilbert6316]

We in the Upstate SC calls it Murder Beach SC It is rated 3rd most dangerous resort.

[@MangoHomes]

Those same statistics say that Myrtle Beach is more violent than Detroit, Chicago, Newark, and for good measure Kabul Afghanistan...clearly, something's very wrong with the statistics 🤔🧐!! I'm going to revisit this one in a couple weeks, stay tuned!

[@MangoHomes]

Am I right? Am I wrong? Let me know below! : )

[@kennethgray1219]

I totally agree.

[@MangoHomes]

I get a lot of grief on the crime part of this video, so much so that I made a special video just on crime lol! Thanks for your feedback!

[@robhicks2117]

YES!

[@jbjay2884]

Very good job. 🙏

[@MangoHomes]

Thank you, happy you enjoyed it!

[@timj1196]

Làst time I was in MB I got a seatbelt ticket for $25. from a State Trooper in trap they had set up for tourist . I vowed never to return and haven't. I spend my dollars in NC now...

[@MangoHomes]

SC highway patrol is no joke...!

[@jeffhampton2767]

I got a seatbelt ticket in the deserts of California near Palm Springs and it was $110

[@MangoHomes]

In my younger days when I used to drag race while in the Navy, I never got caught but I did get busted for doing 20 in a 9 (not kidding) and seeing that that was my first ticket I figured it was just karma with a huge sense of humor 🤣

[@robhicks2117]

Hurricanes? Those Damn Hurricanes Again?! Damn hurricanes need to be locked up DAMMIT!

[@MangoHomes]

If only!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@tylerlawson87]

I've been moving around my whole life but Ive always went on vacation in MB I will get down there before long to live for good

[@MangoHomes]

Military by chance?

[@tylerlawson87]

No foster care and I was a bad kid on top of that so everyone gave me back 🤣

[@MangoHomes]

@@tylerlawson87 LOL!! Well if you can make your way back we'll be here 😂

[@MangoHomes]

@@tylerlawson87 ...hey, speaking of military and careers, you know the one thing here they need desperately? Anything medical related. Nurses, that kind of thing. If that's what you do you're like 90% set for MB

[@ui1]

Looking into moving Myrtle Beach area. For my asthma.

[@MangoHomes]

There's usually a nice fresh seabreeze and (relatively!) less humidity closer to the ocean than back in the swamps where it's more hot and humid than the coast. Is pollen an issue for you?

[@MangoHomes]

Charles, it sounds like a long-term move that you're thinking of. Do you mind if I ask what your timeline is on moving?

[@toddde.mpewolf6876]

Horrible humidity good luck with that

[@MangoHomes]

@@toddde.mpewolf6876...truth, it can be rough esp. back on the other side of the river!

[@Ratlins9]

I guess the Uniform Crime Reporting released by the FBI on Myrtle Beach is wrong? Oh that’s right, you sell real estate there.

[@MangoHomes]

You do understand that the basis for that entire video is that same FBI report? Because the FBI grossly undercounts the population in those same reports, leading to a ridiculously high crime rate. But even if you don't believe me, look around: people from the actual high crime areas of this country are moving here in droves and they're happy to do so...you mean to tell me tens of thousands of highly educated people are all simultaneously leaving crime infested cities to go to the worst of the worst (according to those FBI reports) city in the country as far as crime? That just doesn't add up. Literally.

[@HoldandModify]

It’s not the sharks. It’s the damn jellies!

[@MangoHomes]

I must be lucky, never been tagged once by a jelly! Did have a 3-ft black tip whistle past me chasing some mullet...did the one thing I recommended against: swim near a fishing pier 🤣!

[@jimfluck3575]

I got stung by a jellyfish last summer. First time since coming here on vacation for 21 years before moving down here in 2019.

[@mattsullivan7363]

4xs less bites than Fl. Florida has 6xs the shore line.

[@MangoHomes]

Lol!! True...I'd be happy with fewer bites no matter what though 🤣

[@macnammy6916]

Sounds like you acknowledged that crime statistics are not too good for Myrtle Beach, but then disavow it as a problem because it is mostly tourists contributing to the problem. ??? If you are the victim of crime, does it matter whether it was a local or tourist committing the crime. North Myrtle is not too bad, but conditions in Myrtle Beach have gotten progressively worse over time, to the point we no longer vacation there. I believe you are soft peddling this story.

[@MangoHomes]

It's not that a given incident doesn't necessarily "count" because it was a tourist, it's that the number of given incidents per capita is wildly wrong because of a population miscount. I'm going to hone in and clarify this on not the next video but the one after that. Those same statistics say Myrtle Beach is worse than Detroit, Chicago, Newark, and Kabul Afghanistan (!!!). That's just wrong... And it's wrong not because an incident happens that may or may not involve a tourist, it's wrong because of the way the population is tallied. Appreciate the thoughtful feedback, thank you for the input! I wouldn't mind citing your response in the next video if that's okay with you?

[@macnammy6916]

Yes feel free to cite my reply. Hope I did come off as attacking your view. I agree that statistically it should not be lumped in with places like Detroit and Chicago, but by the same token, potential visitors or transplants should not be mislead about prevalent crime in the area. I mostly agree with your presentation.

[@robertciletti9357]

I LOVE M. B

[@MangoHomes]

Preach the gospel Robert, I'm right with you!! 😁👍

[@tamayo991]

Traffic stinks...it is really bad.

[@MangoHomes]

Just say no to 501 lol!! In all seriousness, it doesn't take long to find a way around the bad spots once you've lived here for a little bit IMHO

[@jimfluck3575]

​@@MangoHomes31 has been a godsend. I rarely hit crazy traffic as I stay off 501 and 17

[@MangoHomes]

That was literally me today lol!

[@debl9105]

What about snakes?

[@MangoHomes]

OMG Deb, you read my mind lol! I started to include all the different snakes and bugs and then I thought "Well, whoever is moving here probably has snakes and bugs as well" so I didn't include them. Would you like me to do a follow-up video, like a part two with snakes in it? 🙂👍

[@debl9105]

@@MangoHomes yes!!! Thank you that would be awesome!!! Can you explain the bug and snake situation comparing east of 17 vs west of 17 ! Thank you!!!

[@MangoHomes]

I can totally do that! If I can ask you something to clarify, do you mean the wildlife situation on the east side of 17 versus the wildlife situation on the west side of 17?

[@debl9105]

@@MangoHomes That sounds very interesting all wildlife including snakes and bugs. We always hear about the snakes, spiders, coyotes etc… but also the beautiful birds & many turtles, we have a cottage in Surfside beach and supposedly there is a story about Roscoe the white goose who lives in floral lake. What happened to the swans? Are there more bugs if you live on the marsh etc…? We love the Myrtle beach area and those of us who are thinking about choosing it as a permanent place to reside are looking at all the pros and cons of each area .

[@MangoHomes]

I might have to break that up into a couple different videos but it's funny, I have an idea board and pretty much everything you said is on it. Great minds think alike 😁👍

[@jeffhampton2767]

NO! Myrtle Beach is very safe I've never seen any crime

[@MangoHomes]

Depends on where you are, you figure there's 15 million people that come here every year and a percentage of them are out to get crazy, as long as they keep their crazy down where they are in their hotels I'm happy 😁👍

[@jeffhampton2767]

@@MangoHomes We usually stay in North Myrtle Beach and go to all the seafood buffets like Captain George's. We've been going for around twenty years and we never saw anything.

[@jeffhampton2767]

I love alligators they are beautiful creatures. I love all reptiles

[@MangoHomes]

I love them too, I love them even more if they're a good 30 ft or more away from me lol!

[@jeffhampton2767]

@@MangoHomes Yes we don't want them in our backyards or built-in pools. But as long as they're alive in the wild it makes me feel like out environment is still healthy. They've been here a lot longer than humans and they deserve to live. They are survivors..

[@jeffhampton2767]

@@MangoHomes Did you delete some of my comments?

[@MangoHomes]

@jeffhampton2767 no, why? Is something missing? I only ever have deleted anything from anyone if they got rude or were cussing or something like that and clearly that's not you 🙂👍

[@MangoHomes]

Facts! I've got a pond behind the house, have all kinds of visitors but never seen an alligator even though I know odds are they've been in and out of there dozens of times without us noticing!

[@PrettyLyfeBeauty]

Hi I have family in Charleston I was thinking of moving near Myrtle Beach do you guys also have people in there 30 and 40 or it is more retired?

[@MangoHomes]

Hi Carmen! On average it's more retirees BUT there has been an upswing in people your age telecommuting from home. The last two clients I've had that moved here were in their early 30s so you wouldn't be alone in that regard 🙂👍

[@PrettyLyfeBeauty]

@@MangoHomes thank you!

[@MangoHomes]

Absolutely 😁

[@JesseTheProfit]

Just got an accepted offer on a beach house south of MB - hoping to close in the next couple weeks! 30's dood here - see yall on the beach!

[@PrettyLyfeBeauty]

@@JesseTheProfit Awesome congrats!

[@hymlog]

....Run Forest ......RUNNnnnnn!

[@MangoHomes]

I'm trying to think of a Carolina Forest joke but nothing's coming to me LOL 😂

[@hymlog]

@@MangoHomes ....TRY ...FOREST GUMP!

[@joebanks-q1i]

bugs air pollen??

[@MangoHomes]

There's actually a part two to this video where I hit on that 🙂👍

[@joebanks-q1i]

@@MangoHomes hear its bad

[@MangoHomes]

Pollen can be bad for your first year here, once you're here longer than that you start to get more used to it. Other than the spring pollen spike air quality is amazing, you catch a nice seabreeze off the Atlantic. Even inland you can still smell the salt air sometimes. Bugs? Hey this is definitely subtropical lol! There are a ton of natural predators that help take care of the bugs, most subdivisions either treat their ponds or put an agitator fountain in there...either way keeps the mosquitoes down. Past that, just get a quarterly treatment for your house and you're golden 🌴😁🏡

[@toddde.mpewolf6876]

Ha ha they won't ea t you my dad lives at golf and yacht Club a gator just killed a man last wk in a residential area people really don't get it

[@MangoHomes]

Yeah that's insane. I updated the comments to reflect the incident...still wonder if the person was intruding on the gators space or messing with it

[@myrtlebeachman9037]

Became when a real estate ad says quick drive to beach.. if you are west of intercoastal .. it traffic during summer along highway 501. ALL OF MYRTLE BEACH IS A FLOODZONE.. look for a home on piers/crawlspace. Seen homes w slabs only 3inches of height. It's cheaper faster to build. If you live in city limits of MYRTLE beach u can apply for a city parking decal to park at public beach access points. Used to cost $20 for 2yrs.

[@MangoHomes]

Flood zones are probably the biggest question that I get, thankfully they just issued new flood maps...!

[@rjmullinz2258]

This salesman is downplaying a lot of genuine Myrtle Beach information

[@MangoHomes]

I made a second video expanding on the crime part of the vid...lots of folks were looking for more detail, is that what you meant?

[@MangoHomes]

Put it out about a month ago if you look on the timeline!

[@barriemcvenia4318]

Don’t appreciate the video clip of the horse getting punched.

[@MangoHomes]

The horse was trained...the hit never landed it was staged, that scene is from Mel Brooks' Blazing Saddles movie. Arnold Schwarzenegger tried to redo it with a camel in Conan the Barbarian but he accidentally punched the camel for real and felt horrible about it. No animals were harmed in Blazing Saddles 🙂

[@toddde.mpewolf6876]

It's very overrated not cheap jobs don't pay don't know how people survive can't wait to go home to NY I would never recommend this place

[@MangoHomes]

Our average homeowner is retired, no job = no problem in most cases. The two big industries are tourism and medical, that's really it. But again, if you're retired it doesn't matter