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Pawleys island, SC

Pawleys island, SC.

Population: 16,966 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Pawleys island, SC is $550,277 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $377,450 after a median 152 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,926/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, coastalflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$550,277

Median home value

+0.1%

1-year change

152

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$550,277
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+7.4%
5-year appreciation
+38.2%
10-year appreciation
+89.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$550,277
House Price Index (state)
444.0 (+2.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$377,450
Median list price
$370,000
Median price per sqft
$239
1-year sale-price change
+16.1%
Median days on market
152 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
259
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
67 days
New listings (monthly)
59

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,926/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$894/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,117/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,293/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,939/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Waccamaw Elementary, Waccamaw Middle, Waccamaw High, Waccamaw Intermediate, Coastal Montessori Charter

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastalFlooding, lightning, earthquake, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Very High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 86% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,449
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,005

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) (16 mi)
Nearest major airport
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+610 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,998
Housing built before 1970
6.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
45.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,694
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
83.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,248
Average weekly wage
$920
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
327

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Pawleys islandState medianUS median
Median home value$550,277$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$377,450$290,675$325,000
Median days on market152 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,926/mo$1,650/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,694$845$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Pawleys island, SC?
$550,277.
What is the median sale price in Pawleys island, SC?
$377,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Pawleys island, SC?
Median days on market: 152 days.
What is typical rent in Pawleys island, SC?
Typical rent: $1,926/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Pawleys island, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastalFlooding, lightning, earthquake, heatWave.
Is Pawleys island, SC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Pawleys island, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 86% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Pawleys island, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pawleys island, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Pawleys island, SC?
5 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Pawleys island, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Pawleys island, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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