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

Tega Cay

• Suburb in South Carolina
• 21

Current Resident: I love that the houses in the neighborhoods are uniquely designed, and there are few "cookie-cutter" neighborhoods, where all of the houses look the same. I love having more space between different houses so that my family and I have some privacy. The people are incredibly welcoming, friendly, and willing to help out in any situation.
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• A+

• A+

• A

• 9,464 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+

• A-

• A

• 17,500 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

• A-

• A

• 4,117 Population

Golden Grove

• Town in South Carolina

• A-

• A-

• A

• 3,314 Population

Irmo

• Suburb of Columbia, SC
• 40

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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• A

• A+

• A

• 11,950 Population

Murphys Estates

• Town in South Carolina

• B-

• B

• A

• 1,423 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+

• A+

• A

• 15,631 Population

Northlake

• Town in South Carolina
• 2

• A-

• B+

• A-

• 4,251 Population

Fort Mill

• Suburb in South Carolina
• 81

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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• A

• A+

• A-

• 14,451 Population

Chapin

• Suburb of Columbia, SC
• 16

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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• A-

• A+

• A-

• 1,588 Population

Pine Ridge

• Suburb of Columbia, SC

• B

• C+

• A-

• 2,145 Population

Lexington

• Suburb of Columbia, SC
• 87

Current Resident: Lexington, SC has a great school system and is growing rapidly! There are new neighborhoods popping up and much new business growth in the area. The only downfall to the area is the traffic in downtown Lexington. If you have been here a while you can navigate around the traffic. However, Town council is keeping this on the agenda to better. Come to Lexington for live, education of your children and a great economy!
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• A

• A

• A-

• 20,653 Population

Mauldin

• Town in South Carolina
• 75

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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• A

• A-

• A-

• 24,813 Population

Simpsonville

• Town in South Carolina
• 80

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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• A

• A-

• A-

• 20,741 Population

Lugoff

• Suburb of Columbia, SC
• 25

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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• B

• B-

• A-

• 8,152 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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• B+

• B+

• A-

• 3,411 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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• A-

• A-

• 10,466 Population

Fountain Inn

• Town in South Carolina
• 24

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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• A-

• A-

• A-

• 8,455 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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• A-

• A-

• 2,386 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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• B+

• B-

• A-

• 3,373 Population

Piedmont

• Town in South Carolina
• 30

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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• B

• A-

• A-

• 6,155 Population

Centerville

• Town in South Carolina
• 1

• B+

• B+

• A-

• 7,004 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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• B

• B

• A-

• 2,706 Population

Lake Wylie

• Suburb in South Carolina
• 33

Current Resident: Overall, Lake Wylie is a very nice town. It has a very friendly and community feel. The schools are invested into highly, which creates a strong academic program for your children. In addition, the town has many distinguishing features that attract people. First, we have many options for food. We have many fast food places, and many sit-down options for food. The commercial businesses that we have are complemented by the mom and pop businesses. We also have forms of entertainment in the town. For example, we have a bowling alley, that also houses a laser tag arena. All in all, the town is very good, and I am proud to have lived in the area for over 10 years. All of the change that I have seen, has been nothing but beneficial and the town is getting better and better.
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• B+

• 12,170 Population

Blythewood

• Suburb of Columbia, SC
• 46

Current Resident: Blythewood is a small friendly town which is slowly but surely getting bigger. Everyone I have ever had a conversation with has been so nice. The town is cute and has a few restaurants and fast food places. The Doko park with is like in downtown Blythewood is a nice new place to hang with your friends or to take a walk in peace. Also, a lot of events go on here and many people attend these events. I thing I personally love is Christmas time here. There are to big trees in Blythewood that they hang Christmas lights in and it looks so good and makes everyone feel the holiday season.
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• B+

• B+

• 2,864 Population