At a Glance
Median Income
$70,781
$42,754 per capita
Home Value
$387,500
Zillow: $865,340
Median Rent
$2,792/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.6%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
11.1%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
12.0% smoking rate
How Awendaw Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Awendaw's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Awendaw a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Awendaw residents earn a median household income of $70,781 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,754. The unemployment rate stands at 11.1% (208% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,449 business establishments, including 1,560 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Awendaw is $387,500 , 37% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $865,340. Median rent is $2,792/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Education
38.6% of adults in Awendaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Awendaw has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,574
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density91/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$70,781
Per Capita$42,754
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$50,462M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,313
Housing
B+
Home Value$387,500
Rent$2,792
Ownership92.7%
Zillow$865,340
Housing Units803
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,317/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain44.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation20 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.6%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+14.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute30 min
Broadband70.5%
Internet Speed199 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Awendaw was founded in 1992.
The median home in Awendaw was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Charleston Afb/International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 199 Mbps.
There are 1,560 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 57 fatal vehicle crashes.