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Moving to Conway, South Carolina
Moving to Conway can involve apartments, established neighborhoods, newer communities, or properties with specialized access. Historic doorways, stairs, driveway length, road width, gates, university-area conditions, parking distance, flood exposure, and turnaround space can all affect moving day. Movers Near Me brings mover information, moving-cost guidance, climate considerations, employment context, neighborhoods, transit, utilities, and official relocation resources together in one independent Conway city guide.
Right now in Conway: 69°F, mainly clear
Conway at a Glance
Population
27,263
Median Age
32.5 years
Median Household Income
$56,650
Typical Commute
Approximately 24 minutes
Population Density
986 people/sq mi
Source: U.S. Census Bureau data via Census Reporter; ACS 5-year.
Why Conway Is a Great Place to Live
Regional employment access
Conway provides access to healthcare, education, services, construction, retail, tourism, technology, or professional employment.
Explore ConwayNeighborhood and lifestyle variety
Conway offers distinct neighborhoods, local amenities, recreation, and community resources.
Review local resourcesTransportation connections
Coast RTA, regional roads, and airport access support local and regional travel.
Review transportationWeather in Conway
Conway moves can involve heat, lightning, heavy rain, river flooding, tropical storms, hurricanes, wind, and power interruptions. Monitor official alerts, protect floors and belongings, and keep medications, documents, chargers, and first-night supplies with you.
Current Conditions
69°F
Mainly clear
Source: Open-Meteo (open-meteo.com)
About Humidity & Feels-Like Temperatures
High relative humidity can make warm temperatures feel more uncomfortable because perspiration evaporates less efficiently. The "feels like" figure above combines temperature, humidity, and wind into an apparent temperature reported by the weather provider.
| Month | Avg High (°F) | Avg Low (°F) | Avg Precipitation (in) | Avg Relative Humidity (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57 | 39 | 2.9 | 69 |
| Feb | 64 | 44 | 3.6 | 70 |
| Mar | 70 | 50 | 4.1 | 65 |
| Apr | 76 | 56 | 3.2 | 68 |
| May | 81 | 63 | 4.1 | 72 |
| Jun | 88 | 70 | 3.9 | 74 |
| Jul | 90 | 74 | 8.2 | 82 |
| Aug | 87 | 72 | 8 | 81 |
| Sep | 83 | 66 | 4.7 | 78 |
| Oct | 74 | 57 | 3.7 | 72 |
| Nov | 68 | 49 | 1.7 | 70 |
| Dec | 59 | 41 | 4.3 | 71 |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API
Major Employment Sectors in Conway
Conway is the Horry County seat and a historic Waccamaw River city known for Coastal Carolina University, government, healthcare, and proximity to Myrtle Beach. Compare the actual commute from each neighborhood and plan around US-501, US-701, SC-22, SC-90, university schedules, downtown events, beach traffic, construction, and travel toward Myrtle Beach.
These sectors describe Conway’s employment base — not a live job board.
Higher Education
Higher Education supports employment in Conway and the surrounding region.
City and regional resourcesHealthcare
Healthcare supports employment in Conway and the surrounding region.
City and regional resourcesGovernment and Public Services
Government and Public Services supports employment in Conway and the surrounding region.
City and regional resourcesTourism, Retail, and Hospitality
Tourism, Retail, and Hospitality supports employment in Conway and the surrounding region.
City and regional resourcesConstruction, Logistics, and Professional Services
Construction, Logistics, and Professional Services supports employment in Conway and the surrounding region.
City and regional resourcesPopular Conway Neighborhoods
Historic Downtown Conway
Historic, walkable, and river-orientedHistoric Downtown Conway includes a mix of homes, apartments, local services, and moving-access conditions. Confirm parking, gates, stairs, driveways, loading rules, and truck turnaround for the exact property.
Review Conway resourcesCoastal Carolina University Area
Academic, growing, and activeCoastal Carolina University Area includes a mix of homes, apartments, local services, and moving-access conditions. Confirm parking, gates, stairs, driveways, loading rules, and truck turnaround for the exact property.
Review Conway resourcesNorthern and Western Conway
Residential, suburban, and rural-edgeNorthern and Western Conway includes a mix of homes, apartments, local services, and moving-access conditions. Confirm parking, gates, stairs, driveways, loading rules, and truck turnaround for the exact property.
Review Conway resourcesMoving Here: Pros and Cons of Conway
Pros
- Conway offers a mix of employment, services, neighborhoods, and recreation.
- Coast RTA provides selected transportation options.
- Regional roads and airports provide access to surrounding employment and services.
Cons
- Heat, lightning, heavy rain, river flooding, tropical storms, hurricanes, wind, and power interruptions can disrupt moving schedules.
- Parking, gates, stairs, driveways, HOAs, districts, or rural access can add moving complexity.
- Many local or regional trips may remain easier by car.
Getting Around Conway
Coast RTA connects Conway with Myrtle Beach and other Grand Strand communities; many suburban and rural trips remain easier by car.
Coast RTA
Review routes, schedules, fares, eligibility, accessibility, and current service information.
Review Coast RTAMoving-truck and parking access
Confirm curb, street, parking, container, gate, HOA, district, and public-space rules.
Review local requirementsMyrtle Beach International Airport
Review rental cars, taxis, rideshare, shuttles, parking, and ground transportation.
Review airport transportationParks, trails, and recreation
Explore parks, trails, recreation facilities, natural areas, and community programs.
Explore recreationConway Moving Essentials
Emergency Resources
- Emergency Help Call 911 for immediate police, fire, or medical emergencies. Source: Conway official resources
- Local Service Requests Request non-emergency local-government information and assistance. Source: Conway official resources
- Emergency Management Review severe-weather, evacuation, shelter, and emergency information. Source: County or regional emergency management
Utilities
- City of Conway Utility Services Manage or review eligible city of conway utility services service for the exact address. Source: City of Conway Utility Services
- Santee Cooper Manage or review eligible santee cooper service for the exact address. Source: Santee Cooper
- Horry County Solid Waste Authority Manage or review eligible horry county solid waste authority service for the exact address. Source: Horry County Solid Waste Authority
Driver License & Vehicle Registration
- South Carolina Driver and Vehicle Services Driver-license, identification, registration, title, and address information. Source: South Carolina
- South Carolina Traveler Information Traffic, construction, incidents, weather, and closures. Source: South Carolina
- Local Transportation Information Review local roads, parking, transit, and transportation resources. Source: Conway official resources
City Services
- Conway Official Website Official government, utilities, transportation, permits, safety, and resident information. Source: Conway
- Public Library Library cards, locations, digital resources, and programs. Source: Local library system
- Coast RTA Public or regional transportation information. Source: Coast RTA
- Parks and Recreation Parks, trails, recreation facilities, athletics, and programs. Source: Conway recreation resources
All links point to official sources reviewed by our editorial team. Utility service areas can differ across the metro — confirm your provider with your specific address.
Conway Moving Costs & Tips
Conway local moves are commonly priced by labor time, crew size, truck use, travel time, packing materials, and access conditions. Interstate moves may consider shipment size or weight, mileage, packing, storage, delivery terms, and additional services. Elevators, loading docks, stairs, long carries, restricted parking, gates, oversized furniture, and shuttle service can change the final price.
People Also Ask
Do I need a moving-truck or parking permit in Conway?
Requirements depend on the exact street, curb, public right-of-way, property, HOA, district, or building. Confirm the plan before moving day.
How are Conway movers usually priced?
Local moves are commonly based on labor time, crew size, truck use, travel time, materials, and access. Interstate moves may use shipment size or weight, mileage, packing, storage, and delivery terms.
What access information should I give Conway movers?
Provide historic doorways, stairs, driveway length, road width, gates, university-area conditions, parking distance, flood exposure, and turnaround space.
What weather can affect a Conway move?
Heat, lightning, heavy rain, river flooding, tropical storms, hurricanes, wind, and power interruptions can disrupt moving day.
Is Conway easy to live in without a car?
Coast RTA connects Conway with Myrtle Beach and other Grand Strand communities; many suburban and rural trips remain easier by car.
Which utilities may need to be arranged?
Water, sewer, electricity, gas, waste, internet, HOA, district, well, and septic arrangements vary by exact address.
How should I compare movers serving Conway?
Compare legal company identity, USDOT information when applicable, authority status, written estimates, inventory, delivery terms, valuation options, access planning, and the exact company performing the move.
Sources & Methodology
Movers Near Me is an independent directory: no broker or carrier affiliations, no charge to be listed, and no lead selling. Government fields on mover profiles — USDOT status, fleet size, driver counts, inspection data — are verified exclusively against the FMCSA SAFER system. Movers Near Me evaluates companies using public licensing, operating, safety, ownership and service information, with additional manual review and verification where completed.
- Conway Official Website
- https://www.cityofconway.com/ — Official local government, services, permits, and resident information.
- Coast RTA
- https://coastrta.com/ — Official public or regional transportation information.
- Myrtle Beach International Airport
- https://www.flymyrtlebeach.com/ — Official airport and ground-transportation information.
- South Carolina Driver and Vehicle Services
- https://www.scdmvonline.com/ — Official driver-license and vehicle information.
- South Carolina Traveler Information
- https://www.511sc.org/ — Official traffic, road, weather, and closure information.
- Census Reporter
- https://censusreporter.org/profiles/16000US4516405-conway-sc/ — U.S. Census Bureau demographic data presentation.
- Official city website
- https://www.cityofconway.com/
Last reviewed by Sarah C. on July 18, 2026.