The Town FilesConway, South Carolina
City in Horry County · population 24,849 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $260,900
- Household income
- $56,650
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 91°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 32.5
Conway is a city of 24,849 people in Horry County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $260,900, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks better for cycling than 93% of South Carolina towns, better transit than 91% of South Carolina towns, more vibrant than 80% of South Carolina towns.
How Conway ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Conway is worth $260,900, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $56,650, which is more affordable than 19% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $866 a month. 65.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Conway | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $260,900 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $866 | $937 |
| Median household income | $56,650 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 65.4% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Conway
| People | Conway | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.5 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.8% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 16.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.0% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.3% | — |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 24.0 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.3% | 87.8% |
Weather in Conway
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 35.2°F. About 55.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 58 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 39 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Conway since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 2, 1985 about 6.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 27, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 73 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 10, 2011.
Severe weather in Horry County since 1996
Horry County has been included in 34 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 7, 2025 | Fire | FM-5554: Covington Drive Fire |
| September 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4835: Tropical Storm Debby |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Horry County
Horry County had 144,489 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,046 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Conway itself the ACS puts it at 8.3%.
Public schools in Conway
15 public schools with 9,217 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conway High | 9-12 | 1,711 | 18.0 |
| Waccamaw Elementary | PK-5 | 1,003 | 14.8 |
| Whittemore Park Middle | 6-8 | 956 | 15.2 |
| Pee Dee Elementary | PK-5 | 933 | 14.8 |
| Black Water Middle | 6-8 | 796 | 14.7 |
| Homewood Elementary | PK-5 | 668 | 12.4 |
| Conway Middle | 6-8 | 630 | 16.2 |
| South Conway Elementary | PK-5 | 622 | 13.0 |
| Conway Elementary | PK-5 | 593 | 14.5 |
| Kingston Elementary | PK-5 | 483 | 13.8 |
| HCS Early College High | 9-12 | 342 | 16.3 |
| Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports (PALM) (charter) | 9-12 | 190 | 14.6 |
Towns near Conway
- Red Hill, SC4.4 mi · 15,906 people · home $249,500
- Forestbrook, SC8.9 mi · 6,656 people · home $335,800
- Carolina Forest, SC9.1 mi · 23,342 people · home $336,800
- Socastee, SC10.4 mi · 22,213 people · home $234,200
- Myrtle Beach, SC12.7 mi · 35,682 people · home $388,800
- Surfside Beach, SC16.1 mi · 4,155 people · home $450,100
- Garden City, SC17.0 mi · 10,235 people · home $217,400
- Murrells Inlet, SC19.2 mi · 9,740 people · home $366,000
Conway questions
Is Conway, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Conway scores better for retirees than 44% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 26%. 16.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.5).
How much does a house cost in Conway?
The median owner-occupied home in Conway is valued at $260,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,650, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $866 a month.
What is the weather like in Conway?
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 35.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.2 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Conway get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Conway since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 2, 1985. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)