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Hemingway is a small town in Williamsburg County, inland from the Grand Strand. This Homes Myrtle guide covers what official town, county, and state sources confirm, and flags what they do not.
Note: Hemingway is not the same as the Hemingway Landing community in Conway. If you are comparing towns in the region, see our guides to Georgetown and Conway.
Is Hemingway SC a good place to live
Hemingway grew from 459 residents in 2010 to 504 in 2020, a 9.8% increase, according to the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office.
Town Hall is at 108 South Main Street. The Municipal Association of South Carolina lists Hemingway in Williamsburg County.
Pros of living in Hemingway SC
Here is what Hemingway offers.
Hemingway festivals and events
The town lists the annual South Carolina BBQ Shag Festival, a 3-day event with carnival rides, music, vendors, and the Marion Woody Curtis BBQ Cookoff.
The Hemingway Main Street Committee also organizes a Christmas parade, set for December 6, 2026, and a Christmas festival at Hemingway Ballpark on December 12, 2026. The town held its first Fall Festival on October 24, 2026.
Schools in Hemingway SC
Williamsburg County School District operates Hemingway Elementary and Hemingway High in town. Check the South Carolina school report cards for current ratings, and confirm school assignment for any specific address.
A growing small town
Hemingway is one of the inland towns in the region that gained residents between 2010 and 2020. You can browse current homes on our Hemingway page.
Cons of living in Hemingway SC
Consider these trade-offs.
Distance to the beach from Hemingway
Hemingway is well inland in Williamsburg County. The nearest public beaches are on the Georgetown County and Horry County coast. We have not verified this yet. Confirm it before you rely on it. We have not confirmed a drive time from an official source.
Very small town services
With about 500 residents in 2020, Hemingway has a limited local business base. We could not confirm hospital, grocery, or utility details from official sources for this guide. We have not verified this yet. Confirm it before you rely on it.
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Limited official market data
Census survey estimates for a town this small carry wide margins of error, so we have not quoted home values. Ask our team for current numbers.
Is Hemingway SC right for you
Hemingway suits buyers who want a small, community-minded town with its own schools and festivals, and who are fine driving to the coast and to larger towns for services.
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