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Conway is a small city of 25,121 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $48,161
and a 8.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Conway stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Conway is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Conway 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: 94.3
Conway's overall cost of living index is 94.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Conway costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Conway, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$202,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$883
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,161
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Conway's violent crime rate is 444.6 per 100,000 residents
— 17% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
444.6 /100k
Property Crime
1974.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Conway is served primarily by Horry 01.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Conway, 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
17.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Conway sees average highs of 58.1°F in January
and 90.8°F in July,
with 55.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Conway's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Conway roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $202,000 and median rent is $883/month.
Conway's violent crime rate is 444.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1974.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Conway 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. 17.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Conway, SC has a population of 25,121, a median household income of $48,161, and an unemployment rate of 8.8%.
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.
Conway averages 58.1°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.2 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Conway, SC is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 29526, 29527.
The population of Conway, South Carolina is 25,121 with a median age of 34.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Conway: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $202,000, median household income $48,161, crime index 108 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Conway side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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