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Pawleys Island, South Carolina · ZIP 29585

Pawleys Island — ZIP 29585

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Pawleys Island (29585) scores 48/100 — Below Average for South Carolina. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $551K.

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Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share0%
Property crime share100%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index74/100
Avg math proficiency50%
Avg reading proficiency70%
Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index28/100
Typical home value$551K
Median rent$2,025/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$551K

Median Rent

$2,025/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

994

Violent Crime

208

Property Crime

786

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Georgetown County, South Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Waccamaw ElementaryPK–03543
67%
77%
Waccamaw Intermediate04–06415
63%
64%
Waccamaw High09–12808
52%
90%
Waccamaw Middle07–08329
42%
61%
Coastal Montessori Charter01–08242
27%
57%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

17,346

Median Income

$82K

Homeownership

88%

Median Age

61.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 29585 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 29585 has a school score of 74/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 29585 is approximately $551K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 29585 in Pawleys Island has an overall NeighborScore of 48/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.