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Hi,
We are contemplating a move to SC from eastern LI, we have a 9yo & 7yo. Considering Pawleys Island or Murrells Inlet. I have heard good things about St. James school in Murrells and Waccammaw if we go with Pawleys. Any insights into which district is better overall? We are leaning towards new construction which communities will be the most family friendly? According to one builder I spoke to we can get larger plots of land in Murrells vs Pawleys. Also, any builders to avoid? Any info you could provide would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks!!
Hi,
We are contemplating a move to SC from eastern LI, we have a 9yo & 7yo. Considering Pawleys Island or Murrells Inlet. I have heard good things about St. James school in Murrells and Waccammaw if we go with Pawleys. Any insights into which district is better overall?
I looked at Schooldigger and Greatschools.org and the results are inconclusive. Each of the schools in the areas you mention are rated 7, 8 or 9 in GreatSchools. So, I don't really trust the ratings.
A different measure is the income level of the resident: Murrells Inlet has a median household income of $50.8K, compared to the better-off Pawleys Island with $95.8K. Wealthier households generally translate to better achievement test scores, however the Pawleys figure was just the beachfront.
Thank you very much for your reply! I am sure there are some insiders tips that might be helpful so we can focus our search better!! Would you be able to recommend any specific neighborhoods in either Pawleys or Murrells that would be ideal for a family?
Thank you very much for your reply! I am sure there are some insiders tips that might be helpful so we can focus our search better!! Would you be able to recommend any specific neighborhoods in either Pawleys or Murrells that would be ideal for a family?
Since I am retired, I haven't looked for family neighborhood. Both areas are heavily oriented to retirees and people who want to live in a golf resort. Do you want to live in a golf resort?
FWIW, I lean toward Pawleys Island as the better place for a family. Much of Murrells Inlet looks like a tourist trap, with gaudy souvenier stands, mobile home parks, etc.
I suggest concentrating on the area around Waccamaw Intermediate School as your 7 and 9 year olds would be close to school. Then look for a home in your price range. I suggest looking for large two-story houses, as they will be less like to attract the retirees. The retirees are looking for one-story houses, and you would want to avoid developments designed for them. You might start with the big builders like Lennar and DR Horton. Some of them has been designing models for multi-generation families, and some also allow you to select communities with playgrounds. You definitely want to avoid the ones with bocce courts.
Last edited by goldenage1; 04-16-2014 at 11:58 AM..
Location: Lakewood NJ/Murrells Inlet SC/ N. Naples FL/Swainton NJ
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Originally Posted by goldenage1
Much of Murrells Inlet looks like a tourist trap, with gaudy souvenier stands, mobile home parks, etc.
Excuse me?? The Murrells Inlet I live in looks nothing like that. Perhaps you are referring to the strip of Business 17 North of Murrells Inlet (Seaside and Garden City), but not Murrells Inlet!
Excuse me?? The Murrells Inlet I live in looks nothing like that. Perhaps you are referring to the strip of Business 17 North of Murrells Inlet (Seaside and Garden City), but not Murrells Inlet!
True! Can you suggest a family-friendly area for the OP?
Excuse me?? The Murrells Inlet I live in looks nothing like that. Perhaps you are referring to the strip of Business 17 North of Murrells Inlet (Seaside and Garden City), but not Murrells Inlet!
I love Murrells Inlet and tmozer is right...it is beautiful, warts and all - c'mon it's the beach!
IMO both St James and Waccamaw are good options. They both offer an education and school experience on pare with expections of a well funded school system. Again IMO that can't be said with some of the other schools in both Georgetown and Horry county. Funding short falls at the neck schools are made up for by donations and sponsorships by local bussiness. This is a very big advantage for living in both areas on the neck.
We are more than pleased with Waccamaw schools. Parent ,student and school staff are very motivated and the pride is everywhere. Very refreshing when you hear parents excited about a school system. Teachers are very motivated and the pride shows. It's pretty awesome how they greet the kids with smiles every morning. Many (most)parents choose to drive there kids to school. Most every child is greeted by staff with there first name which really helps to get the day started. The retirees may have a little different opinion on the parents dropping off as traffic is an issue lol.
Thank you very much for your reply! I am sure there are some insiders tips that might be helpful so we can focus our search better!! Would you be able to recommend any specific neighborhoods in either Pawleys or Murrells that would be ideal for a family?
I see you mentioned new construction in your prior post. I believe this will limit your choices as I don't think there are any current new developments in Pawleys / Litchfield area . There is new construction in existing areas on individual lots that can be an option .I believe bridges at Litchfield was the last new development. As far as looking close to the schools for a home , I would not worry about that. While the area may appear large it's not that developed ( by NE standards)and a few miles is really a short distance from the schools. Also in just the last 2 years they have constructed a first class football/soccer faculty and separate baseball complex for the kids. Some areas in Pawleys that have good numbers of younger children are Hagley estates, Pawleys retreat , Ricefields ,waverly mills , and the Bluffs. In Litchfield its the Reserve , Litchfield country club and east of 17 North Litchfield and the Bays in Murrells inlet .There are family's spread though out the whole area. I my highly biased opinion I think this a wonderful place to raise a family.
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