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West Garden City

Myrtle Beach · Go, stay aware

Street-level view — Mapillary

76out of 100

Go, stay aware

Overall safety score

“Go. West Garden City is a peaceful, laid-back coastal residential community that is substantially safer and quieter than central Myrtle Beach. While standard precautions against opportunistic property and vehicle theft are advised, violent crime is low and the area is welcoming.”
— Gogo, on West Garden City

Walk score

32/100

Bike score

48/100

Recent local news: Local Horry County police maintain seasonal patrols focusing on property security and golf cart traffic enforcement along the Highway 17 corridor.

About the area

Coastal ResidentialRelaxedFamily-FriendlyCar-Dependent

West Garden City is a predominantly residential and marshside community located inland from Garden City Beach along the Horry-Georgetown county border. It features a blend of single-family homes, retiree residences, and local commercial plazas, offering a slower pace compared to the bustling resort districts to the north.

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Scores are safety-driven: recent crime levels and local news, plus Census data on income and poverty, housing, education and household make-up, and access to vehicles, internet and health coverage. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee. Neighborhood outlines come from official city and US Census boundary data.

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