Best Places to Live in South Carolina

South Carolina is a vibrant state full of southern charm. From world-renowned golf courses in Myrtle Beach to ancient ruins at Charles Towne Landing, there's something for everyone here. The cities of Columbia, Charleston and Greenville boast a trove of historical sites and cultural offerings, while the rest of the state offers ample opportunities for outdoor recreation such as biking on Folly Beach or exploring Congaree National Park.

State: South Carolina
County: Greenville, Richland, 46 total
Metro Area: Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, Columbia, 15 total
City: Charleston, Columbia, 394 total

Zip Codes: 29483, 29445, 29072, 29732, 29681, 29730, 29485, 29223, 29464, 29229, 424 total
Cost of Living: -10.7% lower

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South Carolina, Wa Housing Market

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Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in South Carolina is 4.8% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. South Carolina jobs have increased by 0.8%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, South Carolina's cost of living is 10.7% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare South Carolina's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

May, October and April are the most pleasant months in the state of South Carolina, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, South Carolina remained strongly Republican, 55.1% to 43.4%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

South Carolina's population is 5,078,903 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 8.5%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 24.3 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in South Carolina is Real Estate: $259,900. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 12.9%.

SCHOOLS

South Carolina public schools spend $11,376 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.8 students per teacher in South Carolina. More Education

Best Places to Live in South Carolina Rankings

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Housing Market in South Carolina

It's a good time to buy in South Carolina. Home Appreciation is up 12.9% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in South Carolina is $259,900.

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Reviews for South Carolina 54 Reviews

As real as a review as you’ll ever get - 10/11/2020
As a 20 year resident of South Carolina, I can say, that it unfortunately as a whole isn’t the hospitable, friendly, nice, safe, or the wonderful picture many people... Read More

Alicia | Columbia, SC | Reply | 3 Replies

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THINK RETIREMENT - SAVANNAH LAKES VILLAGE - 3/11/2020
As an adult child now absorbing responsibilities for elderly parents; options must be addressed. Cost of Living is required long-term. We discovered South Carolina's... Read More

Micki | Augusta, GA | Reply | No Replies

The Upstate - 11/11/2017
The Upstate (Greenville, Clemson, etc) is very nice ... lots to do and the weather, food and people seem to compare well to the Low... Read More

bill | Travelers Rest, SC | Reply | No Replies

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ZIP CODES IN SOUTH CAROLINA

29483, 29445, 29072, 29732, 29681, 29730, 29485, 29223, 29464, 29229, 424 total

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