Pawleys Island, SC

Pawleys Island, SC

At a Glance

How Pawleys Island Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pawleys Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Pawleys Island a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Pawleys Island residents earn a median household income of $118,750 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $139,302. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Pawleys Island is $1,538,500 , 446% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $533,203. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Pawleys Island reports 167 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,276/100K.

Education

81.6% of adults in Pawleys Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (142% above the national average). 99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pawleys Island has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

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