What is the median household income in Awendaw?

The median household income in Awendaw, SC is $63,533 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.6%.

What is the weather like in Awendaw, SC?

Awendaw has an average high temperature of 60.1°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

Awendaw, SC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Awendaw, SC?

Awendaw has a violent crime rate of 475.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2551.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Q: What are the schools like in Awendaw, SC?

School district data for Awendaw is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Is Awendaw, SC a Good Place to Live?

Awendaw is a small town of 1,548 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $63,533 and a 12.6% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Awendaw's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Awendaw is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Awendaw city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Awendaw metro area.

Metric	Awendaw, SC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$325,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,533	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Awendaw's violent crime rate is 475.7 per 100,000 residents — 25% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

475.7 /100k

Property Crime

2551.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Awendaw, SC	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Awendaw sees average highs of 60.1°F in January and 90.9°F in July, with 55.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Awendaw, SC
Average High — January	60.1°F
Average High — July	90.9°F
Annual Precipitation	55.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Awendaw, SC	National Avg
Population	1,548	—
Median Age	57.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	46.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	53.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	9.4%	22.2%
65 and over	34.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Isle of Palms, SC 13 mi McClellanville, SC 14 mi Mount Pleasant, SC 16 mi Sullivan's Island, SC 17 mi Pimlico, SC 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Awendaw

Awendaw, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

29429

Awendaw vs Other Cities

Awendaw, SC vs Isle of Palms, SC Awendaw, SC vs McClellanville, SC Awendaw, SC vs Mount Pleasant, SC Awendaw, SC vs Sullivan's Island, SC Awendaw, SC vs Pimlico, SC

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Awendaw, SC affordable or expensive?

Awendaw has a median home value of $325,400 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $63,533.

What is the crime rate in Awendaw, SC?

Awendaw's violent crime rate is 475.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2551.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Awendaw?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Awendaw, SC a good place to live?

Awendaw, SC has a population of 1,548, a median household income of $63,533, and an unemployment rate of 12.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Awendaw?

Awendaw averages 60.1°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.7 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Awendaw?

Awendaw, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29429.

What is the population of Awendaw?

The population of Awendaw, South Carolina is 1,548 with a median age of 57.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Awendaw?

Key numbers for living in Awendaw: median home $325,400, median household income $63,533, crime index 124 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Awendaw side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.