AynorSC
A town of 1,068, settled in 1920. Public schools that outperform most of South Carolina.
Is Aynor a good place to live?
The best of Aynor’s subject grades is an A− for schools; the weakest is a D for hazard risk. Aynor’s average trip to work is 35 minutes, where South Carolina’s towns sit at 24 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 86% of U.S. towns. Of the 95 South Carolina towns we compare, none has a lower violent crime rate than Aynor. Aynor's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 97% of U.S. towns. Aynor has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Aynor stand out
Where Aynor beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
1,068 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
How Aynor grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within South Carolina), ordered by how far Aynor is from typical.
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Moving to Aynor: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Aynor, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Aynor.
Aynor faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by hurricanes
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 90% of U.S. communities. Since 2016, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Aynor.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
On state tests, Aynor’s schools beat 77% of South Carolina districts
Its public schools are run by the Horry 01 school district. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Aynor High, with 901 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aynor ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 781 | B |
| Aynor HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 901 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within SC on state tests and graduation
Four seasons and hot summers in Aynor
Aynor has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. At 91°F, Aynor’s July high is close to South Carolina’s towns (91°F) and above U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A job hub: Aynor has 1.4 jobs for every working resident and draws in 541 commuters
Most working residents leave Aynor for work: only 7% work in town. Jobs based in Aynor grew to 569 in 2023, 185 more than in 2013. 9.6% of Aynor residents live below the poverty line.
| Aynor | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% | 17% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $74,000 | $57,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
On CDC estimates, Aynor is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns
Aynor beats the South Carolina average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 31% of adults have obesity in Aynor.
| Aynor | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 37% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 33% | 33% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 28% | 25% |
| What stands out | Aynor | SC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.5% | 8.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 13.4% | 17.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Crime reported in Aynor
Aynor's reported crime rate is well below South Carolina's. The property crime rate in Aynor is 8.4 per 1,000 residents. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
More middle-aged adults than South Carolina overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 42% of residents (38% statewide); people 65 and older are 15% of residents (19% statewide). Aynor has grown 9.8% since 2020, to 1,068 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across South Carolina.
| Aynor | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 19% | 22% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 15% | 17% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 28% | 23% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.6 points. Across South Carolina, 51.3% of residents are women.
| Aynor | SC | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.6% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.9% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.8% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 19.3% | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.3% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 20.6% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.3% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.3% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9.5% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32.5% | 28.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.1% | 19.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.1% | 10% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.2% | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.6% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,100, single groups can be off by several points
A typical Aynor home is worth about $293K
The typical Aynor home is worth about $293,000, up 3.9% in a year, close to the South Carolina typical home.
| Aynor | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 75% | 65% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,160 a month | $1,060 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Conserved land covers 0.8% of Aynor
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Anyor Athletic Complex | — | 7 |
| 2. Aynor Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Aynor
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Aynor; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Aynor residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across South Carolina.
Famous people from Aynor
4 notable people were born in Aynor.
About Aynor
Town in South Carolina, United States
Aynor is a small town in Horry County, South Carolina, United States, south of Galivants Ferry. As of the 2020 census, Aynor had a population of 974. It was estimated in 2018 to be 934.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 102 ft
- ZIP code
- 29511
- Area code
- 843
Questions about Aynor
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Aynor, SC a good place to live?
Public schools that outperform most of South Carolina.
Is Aynor, SC expensive?
That is 4.4 years of the area's median household income ($66,880 across the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.
What is Aynor, SC known for?
4 notable people were born here, including David Scott and T. J. Johnson.