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Conway.
About
Life in Conway
The community is notably diverse and family-oriented, with about 28% of households having children. What you need to know about the trade-offs: summers are genuinely hot and humid with subtropical weather that doesn't ease until November, and winters are mild but can still see rain. You'll need a car—it's a car-dependent area despite being only 22 minutes average commute to work.
Conway at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
21.0%
Foreign-Born
4.3%
Broadband Internet
90.3%
of households
Population Growth
+22.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Conway: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Conway, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (23.6%), and 4.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.9%
of residents
65 and Older
16.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.8%
of households
Married Couples
41.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.52
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 27% below SC average
Rent, home values, and income in Conway
In Conway, rent runs 27% below the SC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,024
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2001
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $288,118 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 2.6 pts above SC average
Unemployment in Conway
Unemployment in Conway is 2.6 percentage points higher than the SC average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Conway Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24 min avg
How Conway residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Conway, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)
Small hub1.7M passengers boarded in 2025
- 86 mi
Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Medium hub3.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 144 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Conway is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
323.6
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,741.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Conway Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Horry County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Horry County, which includes Conway, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $16,000 |
| 2024 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $57,000 |
| 2023 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7.2M |
| 2022 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $83,000 |
| 2021 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,500 |
| 2020 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $435,000 |
| 2019 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $731,000 |
| 2018 | 22 | Rip Current | $226,250 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Horry County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Horry County, which includes Conway, is typically good — 268 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
268
per year
Moderate Days
54
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Horry County, county-wide
Climate89°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Conway has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/52°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
55.2"
Hot Days/Year
58
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
39
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
101
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 35°F | 4.28" |
| Feb | 61°F | 38°F | 3.57" |
| Mar | 68°F | 44°F | 3.76" |
| Apr | 76°F | 52°F | 3.16" |
| May | 83°F | 61°F | 3.33" |
| Jun | 88°F | 69°F | 5.34" |
| Jul | 91°F | 72°F | 6.89" |
| Aug | 89°F | 71°F | 7.81" |
| Sep | 85°F | 66°F | 6.00" |
| Oct | 77°F | 55°F | 3.83" |
| Nov | 68°F | 44°F | 3.21" |
| Dec | 61°F | 39°F | 4.03" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Conway
Conway has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
11.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Conway Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 4.4 mi away · Conway
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.4 mi away · Myrtle Beach
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Conway
Conway's student/teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 19.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Conway
Public · 4-year · 10,377 students · in-state tuition $11,640 · 53% graduate · median earnings $54,702 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach
14 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 743 students · in-state tuition $17,984 · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Moores Creek National Battlefield, 69 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Conway
Conway has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Moores Creek National Battlefield (69 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Moores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
69 mi awayCharles Pinckney National Historic Site
National Historic Site
82 mi awayFort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
National Historical Park
88 mi awayCongaree National Park
National Park
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Conway
Conway Library
801 Main St, Conway
Cities Near Conway
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Conway?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Conway FAQ
Is Conway, South Carolina affordable?⌄
Conway's median rent is $866/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $56,650/year. Median home value is $260,900.
Is Conway, South Carolina safe?⌄
Conway's violent crime rate was 324 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1741 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Conway, South Carolina?⌄
Conway has an unemployment rate of 7.1%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Conway, South Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Conway is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $866/month and median household income is $56,650/year. The median home value is $260,900. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Conway, South Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Conway is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from