The Town FilesAynor, South Carolina
Town in Horry County · population 974 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $255,700
- Household income
- $73,984
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 90°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 40.0
Aynor is a town of 974 people in Horry County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $255,700, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks better for families than 92% of South Carolina towns, better for retirees than 86% of South Carolina towns, easier by car than 85% of South Carolina towns.
How Aynor 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 Aynor is worth $255,700, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $73,984, which is more affordable than 49% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,160 a month. 75.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Aynor | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $255,700 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,160 | $937 |
| Median household income | $73,984 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 75.3% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Aynor
| People | Aynor | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.6% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 18.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.8% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 6.3% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 34.8 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.7% | 87.8% |
Weather in Aynor
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 32.5°F. About 53.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 50 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 52 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Aynor since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 24, 1967 about 4.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 27, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 7, 2022.
Severe weather in Horry County since 1996
Horry County has been included in 34 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 7, 2025 | Fire | FM-5554: Covington Drive Fire |
| September 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4835: Tropical Storm Debby |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Horry County
Horry County had 144,489 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,046 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Aynor itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Aynor
4 public schools with 3,073 students, about 15.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aynor High | 9-12 | 878 | 16.9 |
| Aynor Elementary | PK-5 | 784 | 15.1 |
| Aynor Middle | 6-8 | 747 | 15.2 |
| Midland Elementary | PK-5 | 664 | 15.4 |
Towns near Aynor
- Homewood, SC11.8 mi · 1,693 people · home —
- Mullins, SC14.4 mi · 4,026 people · home $95,300
- Conway, SC14.6 mi · 24,849 people · home $260,900
- Marion, SC16.4 mi · 6,448 people · home $137,300
- Loris, SC18.7 mi · 2,449 people · home $214,300
- Johnsonville, SC18.7 mi · 1,378 people · home $167,100
- Red Hill, SC18.9 mi · 15,906 people · home $249,500
- Pamplico, SC20.9 mi · 1,061 people · home $142,500
Aynor questions
Is Aynor, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Aynor scores better for retirees than 86% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 82%. 14.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.0).
How much does a house cost in Aynor?
The median owner-occupied home in Aynor is valued at $255,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,984, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,160 a month.
What is the weather like in Aynor?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 32.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.2 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Aynor get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Aynor since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 24, 1967. 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)