Aynor is a small town of 989 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $70,227
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Aynor stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Aynor is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Aynor city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.9
Aynor's overall cost of living index is 94.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Aynor costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Aynor, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$220,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$906
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,227
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Aynor's violent crime rate is 423.9 per 100,000 residents
— 12% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
423.9 /100k
Property Crime
2341.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Aynor is served primarily by Horry 01.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Aynor, SC
National Avg
School District
Horry 01
—
Elementary Schools
30
—
Middle Schools
13
—
High Schools
14
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Aynor sees average highs of 53.6°F in January
and 89.8°F in July,
with 53.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.8 inches of snow per year.
Aynor's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Aynor roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $220,800 and median rent is $906/month.
Aynor's violent crime rate is 423.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2341.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Aynor are operated by Horry 01.
The district has 30 elementary, 13 middle, and 14 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 25.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Aynor, SC has a population of 989, a median household income of $70,227, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Aynor averages 53.6°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.2 inches
with about 0.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Aynor, SC is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 29511, 29544.
The population of Aynor, South Carolina is 989 with a median age of 39.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Aynor: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $220,800, median household income $70,227, crime index 112 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Aynor side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.