At a Glance
Median Income
$54,841
$25,243 per capita
Home Value
$236,300
Zillow: $288,359
Median Rent
$881/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
445/100K
1,996/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
18.4% smoking rate
How Conway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Conway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Conway a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Conway residents earn a median household income of $54,841 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,243. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,442 business establishments, including 185 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Conway is $236,300 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,359. Median rent is $881/month, with 29.3% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Conway reports 445 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,996/100K. The murder rate is 10.3/100K.
Education
19.1% of adults in Conway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Conway has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population26,082
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density943/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,841
Per Capita$25,243
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$4,016M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
A
Home Value$236,300
Rent$881
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$288,359
Housing Units9,269
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent445/100K
Property1,996/100K
Murder10.3/100K
Assault365/100K
Burglary103/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death13,428/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain55.2 in/yr
Elevation9 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Conway was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Myrtle Beach International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 185 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.