Conway, SC
Conway is the county seat of Horry County and home to Coastal Carolina University, a growing institution with over 10,000 students. The city's combination of university enrollment, county government employment, and healthcare services creates a stable multifamily demand base that is distinct from the tourism-driven Myrtle Beach market.
Conway's multifamily market is anchored by Coastal Carolina University, which has grown significantly over the past two decades and continues to expand its enrollment and campus footprint. The university's students, faculty, and staff create consistent demand for rental housing in the university corridor. Conway Regional Health System and Horry County government add institutional employment anchors.
Conway's position as the county seat — with Myrtle Beach 15 miles to the east — gives it access to the Grand Strand employment base while maintaining a more affordable and less tourism-dependent character. Assets near the CCU campus and the downtown Conway area tend to perform consistently from the university's stable demand.
Britt CRE covers Conway as part of our Coastal Carolinas SC coverage, with attention to the university housing market where CCU's growth creates the most compelling investment thesis.
Why Conway?
- —Coastal Carolina University's 10,000+ students creating consistent housing demand
- —County seat employment providing institutional demand stability
- —Conway Regional Health System anchoring healthcare employment
- —More affordable acquisition pricing than Myrtle Beach
- —Myrtle Beach proximity providing access to Grand Strand employment
Conway is part of the Coastal Carolinas
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