1 census tracts · pop 2,668 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.7/10
· range 4.7–4.7
Palmetto Park is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Myrtle Beach with 1 census tract and a population of 2,668 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.7/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 70% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 30% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,117/month sits 11% lower than the Myrtle Beach citywide average ($1,261).
Risk score
4.7
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
Palmetto Park vs Myrtle BeachHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority58%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport46%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Palmetto Park
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
15.3%Housing insecurity
10.5%Utility shutoff threat
22.4%Food insecurity
14.8%SNAP enrollment
15.7%No health insurance
36.4%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Palmetto Park
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Palmetto Park?
Palmetto Park scores 4.7/10 (Moderate tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.
Q2
How does Palmetto Park compare to Myrtle Beach overall?
Palmetto Park scores 2.2 points higher than Myrtle Beach overall (2.5/10). Renters spend 70% of income on rent vs 36% citywide. Average rent: $1,117 vs $1,261.
Q3
What is the average rent in Palmetto Park?
Average gross rent in Palmetto Park is $1,117/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 70% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Palmetto Park residents are renters?
48% of Palmetto Park households are renter-occupied (vs 39% in Myrtle Beach). The neighborhood has 2,668 residents.
Q5
Is Palmetto Park a high social-vulnerability area?
Palmetto Park sits in the 61st percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (moderately vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
How safe is Palmetto Park for landlords?
Palmetto Park carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.7/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Myrtle Beach as a whole (2.5/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Palmetto Park?
Palmetto Park has 2,397 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (66.5%), Black (non-Hispanic) (17.6%), Other / Multiracial (10.4%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
