Plusses and minuses
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3/23/2010
Plusses for Bluffton is that it has the highest education and income levels of any SC community (per 2000 US Census. There is a strong tourism and in-migration attraction (nearby Hilton Head, Atlantic Ocean and numerous golf courses). The economics and employment environment are also enhanced by nearby military presence in Beaufort, SC, Savannah and Hinesville, GA; the GA port in Savannah (and new larger port to be built on the Savannah River in lower Jasper County); the proximity (from 7-14 miles from most parts of the general area) to Interstate 95.
Restaurants, shopping, and the general lifestyle is upscale. The local government is proactive to address the issues that accompany growth. Local government officials appear to be conscientious, competent public servants, not opportunistic poloticians.
Minuses are temperate but slightly colder winters than in south GA and FL. There are SC state income taxes (unlike other southern states Florida, Tennessee, and Texas).
In general the significant population growth as the fastest gwoth area in the fastest growth SC county from 1990 to 2000 (per the 2000 US Census)indicates the area popularity.
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