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Pawleys Island, SC

Pawleys Island, SC is a popular getaway destination with beach and waterfront appeal and a lively local scene.

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Population
7,120
-0.29% YoY
Median rent
$1,170/mo
Median home
$339k
Sunny days/yr
214
School rating
8.5/10
Walk score
56/100

Demographics

Historic trends & YoY changes

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Diversity index: 55.7/100

Job market

Median income$58,352
Unemployment4.1%
Job growth (yoy)2.3%

Top industries

ManufacturingAerospaceTourismAutomotive

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Walk & schools

School Rating

8.5/10

Based on public school performance, graduation rates, and college readiness.

Walk score56/100
Transit score19/100
Bike score49/100

Walk, Transit & Bike scores out of 100 (higher = more accessible). School rating out of 10.

Climate

Sun days scaled ÷10 for readability.

Safety

Violent crime index3.7
Property crime index30.6

Lower is safer (US avg ≈ 22 violent / 35 property).

Cost of living

COL index103.4

100 = US national average. Near average.

Best time to visit

Prime months

Mar–Apr–May, Sep–Oct–Nov

Shoulder
Jun, Aug
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Jul–Aug (humidity)
Sun
Mixed skies
Rain
Wet — pack layers

Summers average 91°F, winters 48°F. wet — pack layers; mixed skies.

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