Piedmont, SC Rankings

Piedmont, SC has an excellent quality of life and is ranked highly by BestPlaces.net in several categories. For example, it ranks 5th in the state for its cost of living index, which is 6% lower than the national average. It also ranks 7th in terms of its crime rate which is 42% lower than the national average. Piedmont has a highly educated population with an average of 24% holding a bachelor's degree or higher; this places it 8th in that category among all cities within South Carolina. In addition, Piedmont was rated 7th for its commute time with the average resident spending only 18 minutes getting to work each day; this is 4 minutes faster than South Carolina’s statewide average commute time to work. Furthermore, Piedmont was ranked as having one of the best public school systems within the state with a rating of 9 out 10. All these rankings illustrate why Piedmont has become such a desirable city for individuals and families looking for a great place to call home.

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