Folly Beach, SC Rankings


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Folly Beach, SC is a popular destination for beachgoers and tourists. The city has an excellent ranking in several areas, including safety, cost of living, education, employment options, and access to amenities. In terms of safety, Folly Beach ranks highly with low crime rates and residents feeling safe walking around at night. Cost of living is also relatively low compared to many other cities in the area. Education options are plentiful with several close colleges and universities offering quality programs. Employment opportunities are also excellent with a strong job market attracting many businesses to the area. Lastly, the city offers plenty of amenities such as restaurants, entertainment venues, parks, and shopping centers that make it easy for residents and visitors alike to enjoy themselves. All these factors make Folly Beach an attractive place to live or visit in South Carolina.

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I resided in this very overrated village for a year. With the exception of the one local down village pizza place, the best food is from the gas station'shot dog roller  More

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If you're looking for a place that's not uppity or country club-ish, Folly Beach is THE place to be. It is home to some of the nicest most down to earth people  More

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If you're looking for a beautiful place to go without any pretense or country club attitude, Folly Beach is the place to go. The people there are the nicest most down  More

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