Affordable Storage Units in Conway

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Conway.

About Conway, SC

Conway is the county seat of Horry County. The 2020 census counted 24,849 people living in this town. It is part of the Myrtle Beach Metropolitan Area. It is an inland community and a short 15-mile drive from the beach.

The area's history shows a conversion of the residents from loyalists to revolutionists. They were loyalists to the British monarchy under the reign of King George II from the 1730s to the 1750s. At that time, the town was called Kings Town, shortened to “Kingston.”

When King George III inherited the throne, they changed their support to the revolutionists during the American Revolutionary War because they were sympathetic to the fight by the rebels in Charleston against taxation without representation.

In 1801, Horry County was established with the construction of a courthouse in this town. Then, Kingston had its name changed to “Conwayborough” to honor General Robert Conway, a local hero. In 1883, the name was officially shortened to Conway.

In contemporary times, this town is a lovely historic river town sitting on the western banks of the Waccamaw River. It is popular with tourists who come to visit the Myrtle Beach area.

What to do in Conway, SC

Conway has nice small-town features and things to enjoy.

• Features: The Waccamaw River is a dynamic feature passing through town, and it is fun to take a stroll on the Conway Riverwalk.
• Events:  Conway Downtown Alive is popular for its food and music.  Other popular events are taking a Ghost Walk in October, visiting the Holiday Open House, joining the festivities at the City Tree Lighting, and the CCU Homecoming Parade.
• Museums, Art, and Historic Sites: Some interesting places to visit are the Horry County Museum in Conway and the LW Paul Living History Farm a few miles north near Homewood. Tourists like Ripley’s Aquarium and Ripley’s Haunted Adventure, a museum of bizarre items in Myrtle Beach.
• Destinations: Lake Busbee is an artificial lake that is now returning to a natural state as a wetland after the closing of the Grainger power plant and the termination of the water circulation. It is a great place for hiking and birdwatching.

Working in Conway, SC

The local economy depends on retail, hospitality, education, and health care. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is higher than the national average. The median household income is $44,976 per year, which is $24,000 lower than the American average of $69,021. The economy is growing somewhat faster than the American average. Conway's predicted job growth rate for the next decade is 40.5%, compared to the national rate of 33.5%.

The industries offering the most jobs are education (13.4%), hospitality (12.1%), construction (8.1%), health care (5.7%), public administration (5.6%), food and beverage stores (3.5%), and arts, entertainment & recreation (3.2%).

Conway, SC Neighborhoods

The best neighborhoods with the most expensive homes are on the southeastern side of the town and closer to Myrtle Beach.

Here are the areas with the most luxurious houses:

• Southcreek: This gorgeous neighborhood is within 10 miles of Myrtle Beach. It has a median real estate price of $419,889. The homes here are more expensive than 83.2% of the state. This is a well-established neighborhood but not old. Most homes were built from 1970 to 1999. Some went up after the year 2000. Rental homes are priced at $3,020 monthly. The vacancy rate is high at 9.4% because many homes are rented as vacation properties during the high season and stay empty for most of the year.
• Coastal Carolina University: This nice neighborhood is near the university. The median real estate price is $321,853. Apartments and homes are available to rent for $1,885 per month. The vacancy rate is 13.2%, so renting in this area is easy.
• Clear Pond at Myrtle Beach National / Grahamville: The median real estate price is $306,371. Rental homes are available for an average rent of $2,033 per month. The vacancy rate is 4.7%. Finding a place to rent in this area is difficult.
• City Center / North Conway: The median real estate price is $299,137. Most of the houses are owner-occupied. The vacancy rate is high at 16.7%. The average rent is $1,641 per month.

Conway, SC School District

The public school district is Horry County Schools. The school district spends $12,505 annually per student. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14 to one.

There are two private schools in Conway. They are the Bread of Life Christian Academy (3rd to 11th)  and Conway Christian School (PK to 12th).

Coastal Carolina University (CCU) is a public four-year school in Conway. Seven other schools are within a 50-mile radius, including two technical trade colleges.

Moving to Conway, SC Resource Guide

Conway’s municipal government consists of an elected mayor and six elected members serving on the Conway City Council. Each member serves for a staggered four-year term.

The City of Conway Parks & Recreation Department manages the public parks, street festivals, and recreational centers. The Conway Sports & Fitness Center has programs and athletics for all ages.

Conway, SC Housing

The median home price in Conway is $311,800, trending down 4.1% year-over-year. It is a buyer’s market with more homes listed for sale than the number of interested buyers. If you want a lower-priced property, look north and west of downtown, away from the river and the beach.

The cost of living in Conway is low. It is 2% lower than other cities in South Carolina and 8% lower than the national average for America.ach Metropolitan Area. It is an inland community and a short 15-mile drive from the beach.