The Town FilesAwendaw, South Carolina
Town in Charleston County · population 1,399 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $399,200
- Household income
- $77,010
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 54.5
Awendaw is a town of 1,399 people in Charleston County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $399,200, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks better for retirees than 96% of South Carolina towns, better for families than 96% of South Carolina towns, quieter than 96% of South Carolina towns.
How Awendaw ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Awendaw is worth $399,200, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 5.2 times the median household income of $77,010, which is more affordable than 12% of South Carolina towns. 93.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Awendaw | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $399,200 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | — | $937 |
| Median household income | $77,010 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 93.7% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.7% | — |
Who lives in Awendaw
| People | Awendaw | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.5 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.9% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 10.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.4% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.6% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 10.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 11.4% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 31.4 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 74.0% | 87.8% |
Weather in Awendaw
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 36.5°F. About 51.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 55 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 18 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Awendaw since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 8, 2021 about 5.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 30, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 23, 2010.
Severe weather in Charleston County since 1996
Charleston County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
| November 21, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4677: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Charleston County
Charleston County had 278,476 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,271 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Awendaw itself the ACS puts it at 8.9%.
Towns near Awendaw
- Isle of Palms, SC12.7 mi · 4,347 people · home $1,581,300
- McClellanville, SC13.6 mi · 605 people · home $477,400
- Mount Pleasant, SC16.4 mi · 90,801 people · home $748,500
- Sullivan's Island, SC17.0 mi · 1,891 people · home $2,000,001
- Pimlico, SC19.9 mi · 1,208 people · home $414,100
- Hanahan, SC20.3 mi · 20,325 people · home $374,800
- Goose Creek, SC20.6 mi · 45,946 people · home $306,000
- Charleston, SC20.8 mi · 150,227 people · home $509,700
Awendaw questions
Is Awendaw, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Awendaw scores better for retirees than 96% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 96%. 28.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.5).
How much does a house cost in Awendaw?
The median owner-occupied home in Awendaw is valued at $399,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,010, so homes cost about 5.2 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Awendaw?
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 36.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Awendaw get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Awendaw since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 8, 2021. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)