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County in South Carolina
Current Resident: Oconee County is a beautiful county with a lot of rivers and trails littered throughout. It is wonderful for people who love to be outdoors. The public schools are well known as having high expectations for their students. The nightlife scene is not something it is known for. There are beautiful homes at great prices, and it would not be hard to find a home that fits your needs. While Oconee may seem large, commute time is not something that is a hassle. This county is good for families looking to settle down.... Read 14 reviews
Population 77,932
#1 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in South Carolina.
County in South Carolina,
14 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Oconee County is a beautiful county with a lot of rivers and trails littered throughout. It is wonderful for people who love to be outdoors. The public schools are well known as having high....
Oconee County is a beautiful county with a lot of rivers and trails littered throughout. It is wonderful for people who love to be outdoors. The public schools are well known as having high....
Read 14 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Population: 77,932,
Current Resident: I love the county of Pickens! It is a nice, quiet place for people of all ages to reside. There are so many beautiful places. From the Botanical Gardens in Clemson, to the beautiful mountains and lakes. There is barely any crime where I stay so it is perfect for people with kids, and also for people with pets. I love the county of Pickens! There is always so much to do!... Read 9 reviews
Population 129,617
#2 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in South Carolina.
9 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love the county of Pickens! It is a nice, quiet place for people of all ages to reside. There are so many beautiful places. From the Botanical Gardens in Clemson, to the beautiful mountains and....
I love the county of Pickens! It is a nice, quiet place for people of all ages to reside. There are so many beautiful places. From the Botanical Gardens in Clemson, to the beautiful mountains and....
Read 9 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 129,617,
Current Resident: Charleston County is very diverse. There are sections that are predominately white, predominately asian, predominately black. Due to this, everyone, no matter their race or ethnicity, will have a community in Charleston. The food culture reflects this perfectly. There are so many dining options to choose from! Many are locally owned and operated; this makes helping and giving back to the community easy. There is also a plethora of parks and green spaces so people can enjoy the outdoors. Athletic fields, gardens, and trails are all over CCSD so people can have easy access to nature. The beaches are also beautiful; there is space to sit and relax or enjoy a swim in the refreshing water.... Read 138 reviews
Population 404,946
#3 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in South Carolina.
138 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Charleston County is very diverse. There are sections that are predominately white, predominately asian, predominately black. Due to this, everyone, no matter their race or ethnicity, will have a....
Charleston County is very diverse. There are sections that are predominately white, predominately asian, predominately black. Due to this, everyone, no matter their race or ethnicity, will have a....
Read 138 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Population: 404,946,
Washington, DC•
School District
Students 2,168
Student-teacher ratio 12:1
Blue checkmark.
School District,
WASHINGTON, DC,
Students: 2,168,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
Current Resident: Greenville County is a quick up and coming city. With rural landscapes and short drives to the hustle and bustle of the city, it has a great balance of slower paced life and busy days! There are many wonderful attractions such as the nature parks, many local restaurants, festivals, and our gorgeous downtown areas. Whether you are a single looking to mingle or find yourself through a new city, or a family looking to have fun activities, make long last memories, Greenville is a great place to call home. We also see all four seasons which gives a great variety of temperatures! Greenville truly is a wonderful place to be.... Read 326 reviews
Population 519,178
#4 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in South Carolina.
326 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Greenville County is a quick up and coming city. With rural landscapes and short drives to the hustle and bustle of the city, it has a great balance of slower paced life and busy days! There are many....
Greenville County is a quick up and coming city. With rural landscapes and short drives to the hustle and bustle of the city, it has a great balance of slower paced life and busy days! There are many....
Read 326 reviews.
Population: 519,178,
Current Resident: I enjoy it very much. I love the excitement the community gets when certain times of the year comes. The amount of festivals and community organized events that is established is amazing. It is so nice to see the community come together to do something. Another great thing about Beaufort County is that it has tons of community service. This county loves to help out others. In addition to that they have great patriotic love. The celebrate the veterans and military service members by going to the homes for the elderly and keeping them company, or for veterans day and memorial day, present the flag for these fallen heroes.... Read 59 reviews
Population 186,007
#5 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in South Carolina.
59 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I enjoy it very much. I love the excitement the community gets when certain times of the year comes. The amount of festivals and community organized events that is established is amazing. It is so....
I enjoy it very much. I love the excitement the community gets when certain times of the year comes. The amount of festivals and community organized events that is established is amazing. It is so....
Read 59 reviews.
Population: 186,007,
Current Resident: I have lived in Horry County for 14 years. When I first moved from Ohio, we lived in North Myrtle Beach. We loved North Myrtle Beach, but still the time we were looking for houses and had a hard time finding our price range. We moved to Carolina Forest. Carolina Forest is centrally located to lots of great things. Our children go to Ocean Bay Elementary. It is the top elementary school within Horry County. Carolina Forest is 15 minutes away from places like Broadway at the Beach. It also takes us about 15 minutes from the beach. We love living in Horry County and Myrtle Beach is a great place to be!... Read 11 reviews
Population 344,865
#6 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in South Carolina.
11 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in Horry County for 14 years. When I first moved from Ohio, we lived in North Myrtle Beach. We loved North Myrtle Beach, but still the time we were looking for houses and had a hard time....
I have lived in Horry County for 14 years. When I first moved from Ohio, we lived in North Myrtle Beach. We loved North Myrtle Beach, but still the time we were looking for houses and had a hard time....
Read 11 reviews.
Population: 344,865,
Current Resident: Georgetown County is beautiful, family friendly, and has amazing, local seafood! I'm thankful for its focus and preservation of natural habitats. That said, I would love to see more well-rounded, transparent historical information/education provided on Georgetown County's past, particularly involved its plantations, rice fields, and racial inequalities (and how we can learn and improve from those histories).... Read 21 reviews
Population 62,992
#7 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in South Carolina.
21 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Georgetown County is beautiful, family friendly, and has amazing, local seafood! I'm thankful for its focus and preservation of natural habitats. That said, I would love to see more well-rounded,....
Georgetown County is beautiful, family friendly, and has amazing, local seafood! I'm thankful for its focus and preservation of natural habitats. That said, I would love to see more well-rounded,....
Read 21 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Population: 62,992,
Current Resident: Anderson County is a very large and diverse area. I enjoy the surrounding scenery of forests, streams, and waterfalls all a short drive from my home. I also enjoy the passion this community has to keep the town a place full of life and enjoyment for its residents. For example, a vintage arcade was recently opened down the road for me, and they have the best ice cream! Parks are always holding fun events such as musicals, ice skating, etc. Not to mention, I am a short drive from the gorgeous rural town of Clemson, and the intriguing Urban town of Greenville. Two polar opposites to explore at my fingertips! The reason I did not give Anderson County 5 stars is because with its age and great history it carries, it has many slums that were not kept at a 5 star standard. I hope Anderson County works to improve its infrastructure all around to earn 5 stars!... Read 61 reviews
Population 202,223
#8 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in South Carolina.
61 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Anderson County is a very large and diverse area. I enjoy the surrounding scenery of forests, streams, and waterfalls all a short drive from my home. I also enjoy the passion this community has to....
Anderson County is a very large and diverse area. I enjoy the surrounding scenery of forests, streams, and waterfalls all a short drive from my home. I also enjoy the passion this community has to....
Read 61 reviews.
Population: 202,223,
Current Resident: What I like about Richland County is that the schools are awesome, especially in Richland Two. My nephews attend a school in Richland Two and they are very smart. Moreover, there are nice neighborhoods in this area. I live in Summit Hills and the neighborhood is very quiet. What I would like to see changed is the commute to work. There is a plethora of people who live on my side of town, therefore, this creates heavy traffic in the morning, especially around 8 a.m. Maybe another side road could be made on Hardscrabble Road.... Read 19 reviews
Population 414,719
#9 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in South Carolina.
19 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says What I like about Richland County is that the schools are awesome, especially in Richland Two. My nephews attend a school in Richland Two and they are very smart. Moreover, there are nice....
What I like about Richland County is that the schools are awesome, especially in Richland Two. My nephews attend a school in Richland Two and they are very smart. Moreover, there are nice....
Read 19 reviews.
Population: 414,719,
Current Resident: York County is a small intimate town that is family friendly. It is perfect for a conservative country lifestyle. It is perfect for raising a family. York County is very reasonable when it comes to the cost of living, which is why the number of residents are increasing. York County is filled with historical beautiful sites like the York County Museum, Brattonsville, and McDowell Park that overlooks lake Wylie. It’s a sure place to fall in love with. If you’re located in York County that means you’re only a hop, skip, and a small drive away from Charlotte, NC. Home of the Carolina Panthers and the Charlotte Hornets. We also can’t forget about all of the luxurious restaurants and all the events that take place in Charlotte. York County is the only place you can call rural and urban at the same time. York County is beneficial to all if it’s citizens. There’s no place like York County. It’s home.... Read 17 reviews
Population 276,569
#10 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in South Carolina.
17 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says York County is a small intimate town that is family friendly. It is perfect for a conservative country lifestyle. It is perfect for raising a family. York County is very reasonable when it comes to....
York County is a small intimate town that is family friendly. It is perfect for a conservative country lifestyle. It is perfect for raising a family. York County is very reasonable when it comes to....
Read 17 reviews.
Population: 276,569,
Current Resident: I have lived here for over 19 years now. Schools are good. There's parades during the holidays and a festival in the Spring. We have a bowling alley and a movie theater. There is a place called the Edisto Serpentearium and even a beach to go to.... Read 3 reviews
Population 38,520
#11 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in South Carolina.
3 Niche users give it an average review of 2.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived here for over 19 years now. Schools are good. There's parades during the holidays and a festival in the Spring. We have a bowling alley and a movie theater. There is a place called the....
I have lived here for over 19 years now. Schools are good. There's parades during the holidays and a festival in the Spring. We have a bowling alley and a movie theater. There is a place called the....
Read 3 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: C+,
Population: 38,520,
Current Resident: Lexington is an amazing place to live. There is a wide variety of stores, churches, people, and things to do. The landscape is lovely with lots of parks, trees everywhere, and plenty of flowers and vegetation. An important town in South Carolina, Lexington is filled with conscientious citizens and friendly people. There are plenty of fabulous neighborhoods, and Lake Murray is just around the corner! People looking for a nice place to settle down would do well to consider Lexington as a place to thrive.... Read 121 reviews
Population 291,723
#12 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in South Carolina.
121 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Lexington is an amazing place to live. There is a wide variety of stores, churches, people, and things to do. The landscape is lovely with lots of parks, trees everywhere, and plenty of flowers and....
Lexington is an amazing place to live. There is a wide variety of stores, churches, people, and things to do. The landscape is lovely with lots of parks, trees everywhere, and plenty of flowers and....
Read 121 reviews.
Population: 291,723,
Current Resident: Doorchestor County is a nice community with great parks, libraries, and roads. I have enjoyed living here.... Read 13 reviews
Population 160,180
#13 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in South Carolina.
13 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Doorchestor County is a nice community with great parks, libraries, and roads. I have enjoyed living here..
Doorchestor County is a nice community with great parks, libraries, and roads. I have enjoyed living here..
Read 13 reviews.
Population: 160,180,
Current Resident: This is a really nice place in South Carolina. I have lived here for 14 years and It still is just as wonderful as I assumed! I totally would rate Sumter more stars if I could. Highly would recommend this place to a friend or family member!... Read 53 reviews
Population 105,537
#14 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in South Carolina.
53 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says This is a really nice place in South Carolina. I have lived here for 14 years and It still is just as wonderful as I assumed! I totally would rate Sumter more stars if I could. Highly would recommend....
This is a really nice place in South Carolina. I have lived here for 14 years and It still is just as wonderful as I assumed! I totally would rate Sumter more stars if I could. Highly would recommend....
Read 53 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Population: 105,537,
Current Resident: Well developed and diverse area, with a steadily growing population, and many job opportunities available. Many beautiful views and cool things to see, as well as art and other murals decorating many areas. The county is known as "Hub City", due to its major railroad intersections. Downtown Spartanburg is beautiful, and of course, has a wonderfully vintage and gorgeous buildings and areas. The public schools here are amazing, and there are many all around. It's a family friendly area, with things to do all around and many affordable places to get something nice to eat with friends.... Read 142 reviews
Population 322,864
#15 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in South Carolina.
142 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Well developed and diverse area, with a steadily growing population, and many job opportunities available. Many beautiful views and cool things to see, as well as art and other murals decorating many... Downtown Spartanburg is beautiful, and of course, has a wonderfully vintage and gorgeous buildings and areas. The public schools here are amazing, and there are many all around. It's a family friendly area, with things to do all around and many affordable places to get something nice to eat with friends..
Well developed and diverse area, with a steadily growing population, and many job opportunities available. Many beautiful views and cool things to see, as well as art and other murals decorating many... Downtown Spartanburg is beautiful, and of course, has a wonderfully vintage and gorgeous buildings and areas. The public schools here are amazing, and there are many all around. It's a family friendly area, with things to do all around and many affordable places to get something nice to eat with friends..
Read 142 reviews.
Population: 322,864,
Current Resident: New to Clarendon County, my husband and I decided that this would be the place where we would start a new chapter as empty nesters. In love with the peace and tranquillity, we are also fond of the people who make this community a home. It’s like a cold glass of water at the end of a 5 mile jog… Refreshing and invigorating. Not everyone is welcoming to outsiders, but within this particular county you will find diversity and homeowners who migrated into the area just like you. I give it 4 starts out of 5 because there is always room for growth.... Read 3 reviews
Population 31,613
#16 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in South Carolina.
3 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says New to Clarendon County, my husband and I decided that this would be the place where we would start a new chapter as empty nesters. In love with the peace and tranquillity, we are also fond of the....
New to Clarendon County, my husband and I decided that this would be the place where we would start a new chapter as empty nesters. In love with the peace and tranquillity, we are also fond of the....
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Population: 31,613,
Current Resident: Aiken county is a great place to live with lots of things to see, experience, and do. With a community centered around horses it's an equestrian's paradise!... Read 63 reviews
Population 168,045
#17 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in South Carolina.
63 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Aiken county is a great place to live with lots of things to see, experience, and do. With a community centered around horses it's an equestrian's paradise!.
Aiken county is a great place to live with lots of things to see, experience, and do. With a community centered around horses it's an equestrian's paradise!.
Read 63 reviews.
Population: 168,045,
Current Resident: My experience living in Orangeburg is pretty average and what I like most about Orangeburg is the commute and travel distance to certain places. One thing that I would like to see changing in Orangeburg is more investment in homes/apartments for people to live in, improvement in mall and a bowling alley so that people can socialize plus that bowling alley is a part of history for Orangeburg County.... Read 64 reviews
Population 84,909
#18 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in South Carolina.
64 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says My experience living in Orangeburg is pretty average and what I like most about Orangeburg is the commute and travel distance to certain places. One thing that I would like to see changing in....
My experience living in Orangeburg is pretty average and what I like most about Orangeburg is the commute and travel distance to certain places. One thing that I would like to see changing in....
Read 64 reviews.
Population: 84,909,
Current Resident: Very welcoming, small town all about tradition! You can find some of the sweetest and most considerate people here! There is not always much to do, but there are good people that will do nothing with you!... Read 5 reviews
Population 24,374
#19 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in South Carolina.
5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Very welcoming, small town all about tradition! You can find some of the sweetest and most considerate people here! There is not always much to do, but there are good people that will do nothing with....
Very welcoming, small town all about tradition! You can find some of the sweetest and most considerate people here! There is not always much to do, but there are good people that will do nothing with....
Read 5 reviews.
Population: 24,374,
Current Resident: Very nice people, weather and recreational opportunities. Clean, well maintained streets and historic buildings... Read 19 reviews
Population 67,148
#20 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in South Carolina.
19 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Very nice people, weather and recreational opportunities. Clean, well maintained streets and historic buildings.
Very nice people, weather and recreational opportunities. Clean, well maintained streets and historic buildings.
Population: 67,148,
Current Resident: I have had a pretty decent experience in Newberry County as I attend Newberry College. We have great restaurants in Downtown Newberry with a very homely feel to everything. It is a small county where everyone knows everyone. The night life is also pretty lively with a lot of students out and about, while there is also bars that don't cater to students at all. The only thing I would like to see change is the police officers staking out roads to the college, just waiting for someone to be 2mph over the speed limit.... Read 11 reviews
Population 37,842
#21 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in South Carolina.
11 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have had a pretty decent experience in Newberry County as I attend Newberry College. We have great restaurants in Downtown Newberry with a very homely feel to everything. It is a small county where....
I have had a pretty decent experience in Newberry County as I attend Newberry College. We have great restaurants in Downtown Newberry with a very homely feel to everything. It is a small county where....
Population: 37,842,
Population 9,584
#22 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in South Carolina.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Read 1 reviews.
Population: 9,584,
Former Resident: I have been in Kershaw county since May 1st and I am pleased to say that I love it here!. Moving from the city like to a small country side area has been a big change with its challenges yet effective. The neighborhood I live is suburban and mainly friendly. A lot of people in the area have been here for most of their lives and know their way around. It is a quite area which is a plus for me. I am able to have a walk without having the hustle and bustle of the city. Their are plenty of communities in the area as well.... Read 24 reviews
Population 64,989
#23 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in South Carolina.
24 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Former Resident says I have been in Kershaw county since May 1st and I am pleased to say that I love it here!. Moving from the city like to a small country side area has been a big change with its challenges yet....
I have been in Kershaw county since May 1st and I am pleased to say that I love it here!. Moving from the city like to a small country side area has been a big change with its challenges yet....
Read 24 reviews.
Population: 64,989,
Current Resident: Most of the time there isn't much to do, but you make the most of it. You make your own fun going to football games or races etc. But I love little ole Lancaster. It's a home. Somewhere where everyone knows everyone and sometimes that's a good thing, other times, it isn't so good. But we love one another, and we are a community. We'll protect our own and stand for the flag. Thats just the Lancaster way.... Read 86 reviews
Population 94,653
#24 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in South Carolina.
86 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Most of the time there isn't much to do, but you make the most of it. You make your own fun going to football games or races etc. But I love little ole Lancaster. It's a home. Somewhere where....
Most of the time there isn't much to do, but you make the most of it. You make your own fun going to football games or races etc. But I love little ole Lancaster. It's a home. Somewhere where....
Read 86 reviews.
Population: 94,653,
Current Resident: Florence County is a great place to live. There is so much you can do, and so much you can go see. My favorite thing about Florence county is the restaurants, there are so many unique places to eat at that you cannot find anywhere else. People in Florence county are very friendly and help you if you ever need anything. Overall it is a great community to live in!... Read 81 reviews
Population 137,276
#25 Best Counties for Outdoor Activities in South Carolina.
81 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Florence County is a great place to live. There is so much you can do, and so much you can go see. My favorite thing about Florence county is the restaurants, there are so many unique places to eat....
Florence County is a great place to live. There is so much you can do, and so much you can go see. My favorite thing about Florence county is the restaurants, there are so many unique places to eat....
Read 81 reviews.
Population: 137,276,
Springfield, VA•
Private School•
PK, K-8
Parent: My daughter began attending St. Bernadette School in the 7th Grade following our move to Northern Virginia. We couldn't be more pleased with her experience. The teachers, staff, student and parents are dedicated, kind, and caring. They helped her transition to a rigorous Catholic education, including first-time instruction in religion, grammar, cursive, and Spanish. The school is part of a vibrant parish; the priests are about campus and in the classroom. St. Bernadette School is Catholic education at its best!... Read 33 reviews
Students 490
Student-teacher ratio 15:1
Private School,
SPRINGFIELD, VA,
PK, K-8,
33 Niche users give it an average review of 4.9 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says My daughter began attending St. Bernadette School in the 7th Grade following our move to Northern Virginia. We couldn't be more pleased with her experience. The teachers, staff, student and parents....
My daughter began attending St. Bernadette School in the 7th Grade following our move to Northern Virginia. We couldn't be more pleased with her experience. The teachers, staff, student and parents....
Read 33 reviews.
Students: 490,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
Potomac, MD•
K-12
Parent: There are so many aspects of Bullis that we love and it is hard to fit them all in one review! We have 3 children at the school who are very different learners, different personalities and different interests. Yet each is thriving at Bullis and the teachers meet each of their needs. We love that school is joyful and fun. Our kids WANT to go to school and have fun learning. They get a great balance of academics, arts, athletics, STEM, etc. It is a nice community of parents and friends who watch out for each other and help each other. And there is a strong value to diversity in race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, style of learning, etc. It is a very special place!... Read 131 reviews
Students 900
Student-teacher ratio 6:1
POTOMAC, MD,
K-12,
131 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says There are so many aspects of Bullis that we love and it is hard to fit them all in one review! We have 3 children at the school who are very different learners, different personalities and different....
There are so many aspects of Bullis that we love and it is hard to fit them all in one review! We have 3 children at the school who are very different learners, different personalities and different....
Read 131 reviews.
Students: 900,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,
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