1 census tracts · pop 7,766 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3.3/10
· range 3.3–3.3
The Lively is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Myrtle Beach with 1 census tract and a population of 7,766 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3.3/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 57% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 29% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,652/month sits 31% higher than the Myrtle Beach citywide average ($1,261).
Risk score
3.3
Lower
1 tracts · population-weighted
The Lively vs Myrtle BeachHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority19%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport15%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Eviction filings · Princeton Eviction Lab
Court-record eviction history in The Lively
Aggregated across 1 validated constituent tract. Filing rate is filings per 100 renter households, pop-weighted.
Historic baseline (2000–2018)
192Total filings (sum)
5.22%Avg annual filing rate
6.9%Peak year (2011)
4.35%Latest filed (2014)
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in The Lively
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
7.1%Housing insecurity
4.6%Utility shutoff threat
9.5%Food insecurity
4.9%SNAP enrollment
8.6%No health insurance
28.7%Any disability
Frequently asked
About The Lively
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for The Lively?
The Lively scores 3.3/10 (Lower 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 The Lively compare to Myrtle Beach overall?
The Lively scores 0.8 points higher than Myrtle Beach overall (2.5/10). Renters spend 57% of income on rent vs 36% citywide. Average rent: $1,652 vs $1,261.
Q3
What is the average rent in The Lively?
Average gross rent in The Lively is $1,652/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 57% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of The Lively residents are renters?
33% of The Lively households are renter-occupied (vs 39% in Myrtle Beach). The neighborhood has 7,766 residents.
Q5
Is The Lively a high social-vulnerability area?
The Lively sits in the 15th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (low vulnerability). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
How safe is The Lively for landlords?
The Lively carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (3.3/10). 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 The Lively?
The Lively has 7,825 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (86.6%), Hispanic / Latino (5.7%), Other / Multiracial (3.9%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
