Pawleys Island, South Carolina
Quick Statistics
Pawleys Island is a community in Georgetown County, South Carolina, home to about 170 people spread across 0.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $56,875 a year, and a typical home is worth about $1,694,400. About 90.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 88.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance.
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Among the South Carolina towns GeoStat tracks, Pawleys Island ranks number 422 of 474 in population, number 21 in median household income, number 3 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Pawleys Island typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 37°F. The area sees roughly 2 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Murrells Inlet, SC | 9.7 mi. | 10,044 |
| 2. | Georgetown, SC | 9.8 mi. | 8,565 |
| 3. | Garden City, SC | 13.2 mi. | 11,591 |
| 4. | Surfside Beach, SC | 15.1 mi. | 4,270 |
| 5. | Bucksport, SC | 16.7 mi. | 747 |
| 6. | Socastee, SC | 19.1 mi. | 23,796 |
| 7. | Forestbrook, SC | 22.4 mi. | 7,479 |
| 8. | Myrtle Beach, SC | 23.9 mi. | 38,371 |
What is the population of Pawleys Island, South Carolina?
Pawleys Island has a population of about 170 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Pawleys Island, South Carolina in?
Pawleys Island is located in Georgetown County, South Carolina.
What is the median home value in Pawleys Island, South Carolina?
The median home value in Pawleys Island is about $1,694,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Pawleys Island, South Carolina?
The median personal income in Pawleys Island is about $56,875 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Pawleys Island, South Carolina?
Since 1950, 24 tornadoes have been recorded in Georgetown County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Pawleys Island, South Carolina?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 37 degrees, with around 2 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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