2018 Best Places to Buy a House in South CarolinaAbout this List

Tega Cay

• Suburb in South Carolina
• 20

Current Resident: Tega Cay is a growing suburb, definitely. It has its ups and downs, being a busy area in terms of traffic as well as a lack of diversity. The area is made up of mostly white, middle-class families. On a positive note, it is full of great public schools and is generally safe and good for families. It is in a good location for work as it is close to the rest of Fort Mill as well as the Charlotte area.
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• 9,026 Population

Five Forks

• Town in South Carolina
• 33

Niche User: There's a nice sense of community in the part of Greenville we currently reside. The housing and neighborhoods are kept up to date and clean and there's a steady influx of new jobs from new businesses moving to the area. There's also a floriishing downtown area which as been cleaned up in recent year and a great amount of events/places to attend. However the additional building of stores and businesses on main roads has increased frustrating traffics and caused an increase of wrecks. Overall, it's a great place to grow up and raise a family.
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• A

• 16,929 Population

India Hook

• Suburb in South Carolina
• 2

Niche User: I am glad that their are police at the school to make everyone feel better and protective because of the police
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• A

• 4,192 Population

Golden Grove

• Town in South Carolina

• A-

• A-

• A

• 3,118 Population

Irmo

• Suburb of Columbia, SC
• 39

Current Resident: Irmo is a seemingly pleasant town on the outskirts of Columbia, defining the suburbs to the T! The schools in Irmo are a part of Lexington/Richland District 5 which is one of the most distinguished in the state of SC; competitive in rigorous academics, sports, and the arts. Lake Murray is a huge part of Irmo's culture always circling with charity's, water sports, & an up and coming music scene! Irmo's small town charm appeals to many while also having it's own nightlife with a major mall, multitude of dive bars/billiards hall, and growing shopping centers. Irmo PD is always roaming town to keep this beautiful town safe in comparison to other parts of SC. The close proximity of the downtown area, as well as other neighboring cities with no more than a 45 minute commute max. Irmo is n ideal place to live to be close to the city and a skip away to the country, lake, and Georgia & North Carolina making it a more desirable upper-class section of Columbia.
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• 11,851 Population

Murphys Estates

• Town in South Carolina

• B-

• B

• A

• 1,376 Population

Seven Oaks

• Suburb of Columbia, SC
• 19

Niche User: Only complaints are that everything is spaced out just far enough so that you can't walk/bike everywhere, and that quality of living isn't consistent across the area--there are very poor places, average places, and very rich places.
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• A

• 15,981 Population

Northlake

• Town in South Carolina
• 2

• A-

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• A-

• 4,086 Population

Fort Mill

• Suburb in South Carolina
• 74

Current Resident: Fort Mill is a nice southern town. It is very pretty and the weather is lovely. The FM natives are friendly and hospitable. There are so many positives to living here. The negatives are: rapid growth, there are thousands of northerners moving here and thousands of new homes going up. We are missing many of our beautiful trees now. The traffic lights are not timed, hopefully this will change in the following years. It’s not a big deal until rush hour comes. Finally, our schools are very highly ranked. I can tell you that your kids will get a solid education here. Unfortunately, our public schools don’t care about the mental health of kids and will shove them into honors and AP classes (because they get more money) until the stresses of life are just too much to handle and the teenager reaches their breaking point. I know the last part of my review wasn’t happy, but if you are planning to move here I want you to be able to make the most informed decision possible. Good luck!
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• 13,181 Population

Chapin

• Suburb of Columbia, SC
• 13

Current Resident: Chapin is a small community centered around Lake Murray. The town is very small, with a few restaurants. There are several fast food eateries as well as grocery stores. We have a few local retailers in town, but no large retailers currently. I like the fact that the town is small and everyone is friendly. Schools are top rated, homes here are beautiful...nice environment, especially for families. Centrally located so you are close to interstate and can be in Charlotte within 1hr, Myrtle Beach within 3hrs or Columbia within 30 minutes. The town is currently experiencing a growth which is great! Plans include more housing and retailers. Would love to have larger retailers in the area instead of going to Columbia for everything.
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• 1,566 Population

Pine Ridge

• Suburb of Columbia, SC

• B

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• A-

• 2,138 Population

Lexington

• Suburb of Columbia, SC
• 82

Current Resident: Lexington County has some of the best! Schools your child can attend. As well as many job opportunities and openings all around the Lexington area. There is also May after school day-cares for parents that work late. I can pretty much walk anywhere in Lexington and not have a fear in the world because of top notch police officials, and patrols. Very safe and would recommend living here to anyone I can across that isn’t already!
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• 20,315 Population

Mauldin

• Town in South Carolina
• 74

Current Resident: Mauldin is a quaint but active southern city that has many restaurants, parks, and museums. It's a city filled with history but many fast-growing businesses and technologies. It's not too big and not too small and perfect for retirement or for raising a family.
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• 24,723 Population

Simpsonville

• Town in South Carolina
• 71

Current Resident: Simpsonville is a thriving town 20 minutes outside of Greenville, SC. Over the past few years, Simpsonville has grown immensely. There are new, beautiful neighborhoods being built everywhere. The job opportunities in our town are ever-changing, with new businesses coming to the area every season. Take a walk down Main Street in Downtown Simpsonville and stop by our famous little ice cream station - I promise standing in line is always worth the wait! And if you happen to be a total gourmet like I am, the dining choices in Simpsonville will take care of all of your cravings! We have everything from award-winning Southern barbecue, to authentic German pubs, to exotic Thai cuisine. Whatever your wishes, we make them come to life here in beautiful Simpsonville, South Carolina! Come visit us and see for yourself, you'll be glad you did!
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• 20,183 Population

Lugoff

• Suburb of Columbia, SC
• 24

Current Resident: Lugoff is a safe and humble area of SC. Here in Lugoff, we have amazing schools, plenty of job opportunities, access to Columbia which is 15 minutes away, great first responders, and both beaches and mountains depending on the way in which you travel. I've lived her my entire life and I have seen this area grow rapidly. Soon enough, we may be as populated as Columbia. This area is absolutely beautiful; we have a state park in Columbia and here in Lugoff, we have Lake Wateree. Soon all of our elementary schools will be remodeled making educational environments even better!
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• A-

• 8,103 Population

Lyman

• Town in South Carolina
• 6

Current Resident: I've been living in South Carolina for 16 years. I grew up in Greer and moved to Lyman when I started living with one of my other family members. Even though Lyman and Greer are in the same area, Lyman is more diverse and has more things to do than Greer does. Lyman is more modern and has a lot of options for restaurants, stores, and things to do for fun. Both are small towns, but Lyman has a closer community than Greer does and I like that about the town. I also like the school district in Lyman better than Greer's school district. I feel like the district cares about their students and what's best for their students and the community.
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• 3,378 Population

Forest Acres

• Suburb of Columbia, SC
• 5

Current Resident: I've grown up in Forest Acres my whole life and I love everything about it. The community is really close together and you see people all the time that you already know, everyone is nice and friendly to each other. Even though we are a suburb of Columbia, I feel like Forest Acres is its only little community separate from everything else. The neighborhoods are always taken care of, the businesses around here are top notch and the food is always on point, no matter where you go. I am beyond proud to call this place my hometown, there is no other place like Forest Acres, it is truly home to me.
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• 10,571 Population

Fountain Inn

• Town in South Carolina
• 22

Current Resident: I love the people and the community. Everyone is family and are reliable, caring, loving people. It is tight knit, small and private which I really like. In the past few years there have been many improvements, new restaurants and stores which are cute! There are also great places to take pictures! The farmer's market is great on a Saturday morning, and the best part is the night life.
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• 8,044 Population

Roebuck

• Town in South Carolina
• 4

Current Resident: Roebuck is a small community that's quiet and easy to get around. It's tight knit, safe, and serene. I've lived in Roebuck for 9 years now, and the most danger I've ever been in is when a snake poked it's nose into the family backyard. All of my closest friends live in Roebuck as well, and the town has been a key part of growing up for all of us.The community keeps you grounded and they people are down to earth. It isn't far from the restaurants of the city, making it easy to go to and from.
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• 2,546 Population

Bamberg

• Town in South Carolina
• 8

Current Resident: The town of Bamberg is small but you will never miss a single beat. Everyone is very neighborly and friendly. There is not a lot to do but it is not far from other places who has more activities. There is hardly any crime. For a little town we are extremely supportive of sports, clubs, community and school projects. One thing that I can say that I would change about this wonderful town is the amount of fun activities it lacks.
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• A-

• 3,456 Population

Piedmont

• Town in South Carolina
• 28

Current Resident: Piedmont, South Carolina is a small town in the Upstate. It is only a hop, skip, and a short jump to the mountains, and only a few hours drive to get to the beach! Piedmont is a quiet family town. Housing is inexpensive. You can purchase a comfortable home with land and not break the bank! Hunting is popular, especially deer! I've seen three deer hanging out in my back yard! The fire department is a great group of guys that are quick to respond to any emergency!
Overall, Piedmont, SC, is a great place to raise a family.
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• 5,940 Population

Centerville

• Town in South Carolina
• 1

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• 6,828 Population

Lesslie

• Suburb in South Carolina
• 6

Parent: It is not too big that you get lost in the shuffle but not too small that you can't explore and find interesting things to do. The people here are for the most part friendly and willing to help their neighbors. It's a beautiful and peaceful area.
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• 2,234 Population

Lake Wylie

• Suburb in South Carolina
• 32

Current Resident: Lake Wylie is a lovely, fast growing area! It is a wonderful area to raise a family. There are excellent schools and the proximity to charlotte can’t be beat!
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• B+

• 11,472 Population

Blythewood

• Suburb of Columbia, SC
• 43

Former Resident: Love Blythewood, SC! Blythwood is only a few minutes from the state capital, Columbia. If you're in need of a more rural environment you can drive through the areas of farmland but you're still close to all the big city amenities. There are several housing developments with that great low country feel. Most of the public schools nearby have great ratings. But if private school is the direction you lean there are many great alternatives nearby.
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• B+

• 2,612 Population