Charleston metro, SC relocation guide
Moving to Pawleys Island, SC
$1,694,400Median home value
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About Pawleys Island
One of the oldest beach resorts on the East Coast, famously 'arrogantly shabby.' Homes are weathered beach cottages and grand old houses — many without air conditioning by tradition. About 170 people live here year-round; summer multiplies that many times over.

Home prices in Pawleys Island
The median home value in Pawleys Island is $1,694,400.
Top places in Pawleys Island
- Pawleys Island beaches — south end and north end
- The Hammock Shops — Lowcountry shopping village
- Brookgreen Gardens — sculpture gardens (~15 min)
Commuting from Pawleys Island
- No commuter rail; Myrtle Beach International Airport ~35-40 min.
- US-17 (Ocean Highway).
- Charleston is about 1h15 south.
Pawleys Island FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Pawleys Island, SC?
The median home value in Pawleys Island is $1,694,400. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated). - How is the commute from Pawleys Island, SC?
No commuter rail; Myrtle Beach International Airport ~35-40 min.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.