2019 Best Places to Buy a House in South CarolinaAbout this List

Stateburg

• Town in South Carolina
• 1 review

• A-

• C+

• A

• 1,778 Population

India Hook

• Suburb in South Carolina
• 2 reviews

Niche User: I am glad that their are police at the school to make everyone feel better and protective because of the police
Read 2 Reviews

• A

• B+

• A

• 4,117 Population

Five Forks

• Town in South Carolina
• 34 reviews

Current Resident: Great family community with established and newer neighborhoods. Convenient to stores, doctors, parks, highways and 30 min from airport. Getting more crowded and more expensive.
Read 34 Reviews

• A+

• A-

• A

• 17,500 Population

Tega Cay

• Suburb in South Carolina
• 22 reviews

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.
Read 22 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• A

• 9,464 Population

Powdersville

• Town in South Carolina
• 21 reviews

Current Resident: Powdersville is growing and has a lot to offer. Highly rated schools, big yards, modern conveniences (Walmart, chick-fila, etc), parks and more.
Read 21 Reviews

• A

• A-

• A

• 9,216 Population

Mayo

• Town in South Carolina
• 3 reviews

• B

• B+

• A

• 1,050 Population

Golden Grove

• Town in South Carolina

• A-

• A-

• A

• 3,314 Population

Lyman

• Town in South Carolina
• 8 reviews

Current Resident: Lyman is a cute city about 20-30 minutes between both Greenville and Spartanburg. The past few years construction has really taken over, new houses and subdivisions are being built all the time in so many areas. Some of the natural wooded areas and seclusion of Lyman has been taken away by this, but it is still a great place to call home.
Read 8 Reviews

• B+

• B+

• A-

• 3,411 Population

Irmo

• Suburb of Columbia, SC
• 54 reviews

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.
Read 54 Reviews

• A+

• A

• A-

• 11,950 Population

Fort Mill

• Suburb in South Carolina
• 98 reviews

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!
Read 98 Reviews

• A

• A+

• A-

• 14,451 Population

Fountain Inn

• Town in South Carolina
• 30 reviews

Current Resident: Very nice community, although generally conservative. Downtown has very cute shops, and there are enough events, both year-round and by season that are family-friendly and fun for anyone!
Read 30 Reviews

• A-

• A-

• A-

• 8,455 Population

Lexington

• Suburb of Columbia, SC
• 99 reviews

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!
Read 99 Reviews

• A

• A

• A-

• 20,653 Population

Newport

• Suburb in South Carolina
• 2 reviews

Niche User: Besides from the education in this area, there new business opening everyday and new people moving here everyday. And there is hardly any crime that happens in this area.
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• A-

• B+

• A-

• 3,780 Population

Seven Oaks

• Suburb of Columbia, SC
• 19 reviews

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

Chapin

• Suburb of Columbia, SC
• 22 reviews

Current Resident: Chapin is a very small town so everyone knows everyone which is good and bad, I graduated with most of the same people who were in my preschool class so it’s good for families who want to stay for the rest of their lives but it’s also good for retired people because it’s quiet and safe. Our public schools are the best in the state and our athletics are great too. I’m going to brag a little but I played lacrosse for chapin and we won the state championship this year! Chapin has given me great opportunities and also friends
Read 22 Reviews

• A-

• A+

• A-

• 1,588 Population

Piedmont

• Town in South Carolina
• 33 reviews

Former Resident: Grew up here. Pretty much everyone here knows each other & ends up marrying someone from the same high school - woodmont. Very small & not much traffic. Not much to do besides enjoy the outdoors or hunting. Schools are great. They attentive to the students. For the most part the town is friendly, but very dated. Move here if you want some land a decently priced home.
Read 33 Reviews

• B+

• A-

• A-

• 6,155 Population

Northlake

• Town in South Carolina
• 2 reviews

• A-

• B+

• A-

• 4,251 Population

Pine Ridge

• Suburb of Columbia, SC

• B+

• B-

• A-

• 2,145 Population

Forestbrook

• Town in South Carolina
• 4 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Forestbrook for about 1.5years now. I always feel safe, our neighbors are very friendly. It is a nice quiet area close enough to the beach!
Read 4 Reviews

• A-

• A

• A-

• 5,950 Population

Quinby

• Town in South Carolina

• A-

• B-

• A-

• 1,239 Population

Gloverville

• Town in South Carolina
• 1 review

Current Resident: I really enjoy Gloverville. Everybody is very nice and helpful. This community is very close. I feel very safe in my neighborhood. Gloverville is in a great location, one can get to local businesses quickly. It is a way to be close enough to the busy part of town without actually having to be in the busy part of town. There are many churches in this town and also in close surrounding towns. This is a small town that means everybody pretty much knows everybody. The schools in Gloverville are outstanding. The students receive a great education in a safe environment.
Read 1 Review

• B-

• B-

• A-

• 2,730 Population

Mauldin

• Town in South Carolina
• 78 reviews

Current Resident: I have previously lived in four cities throughout the country, and by far, Mauldin is my favorite city I have lived in. Mauldin provides a hospitable and welcoming community with the aspects of a big city. The city provides plenty of community involvement through the Cultural Center along with the high school's involvement in the community. Along with the culture, Mauldin also houses numerous restaurants and stores that do not only provide quality options but serve as community hubs. Mauldin is located right outside of Greenville, one of the most up and coming cities in the south. Not only does Mauldin's close connection with Greenville makes it a great place to live but the location relative to nature is also superb. Within an hour there are the mountains and within three hours the ocean. Given this, Mauldin is a great city due to its community, businesses, and location.
Read 78 Reviews

• A

• A-

• A-

• 24,813 Population

Lake Wylie

• Suburb in South Carolina
• 36 reviews

Current Resident: Driving over the bridge daily and seeing the lake is so surreal. It's a beautiful place to live and visit with many outdoor activities on the water. Just a short commute to Charlotte, NC and close to the airport. I would like to see more restaurants and shopping stores come to the area. Lake Wylie is still growing but very up and coming. Many transplants from all over are moving to the area which offers a great variety of people from different backgrounds. I have to say that the only negative factor about this area is the traffic due to the recent growth.
Read 36 Reviews

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• A

• A-

• 12,170 Population

Garden City

• Town in South Carolina
• 9 reviews

• B+

• A

• A-

• 9,702 Population

James Island

• Town in South Carolina
• 15 reviews

Current Resident: James Island is perfectly situated between Folly Beach and downtown Charleston. There is a lot of island pride here! We are surrounded by great schools, hospitals and restaurants. The smell of sea and flowers blooming is intoxicating here... The weather is gorgeous! Summer is hot and humid. Winter lasts only 2 months, January and February. Living here is like stepping back in time with history all around. It is a safe, family friendly place. My family and I love living here! JI is a more conservative area of Charleston with many churches and conservative values that make it a wonderful place to live and raise a family. Everyone looks out for each other and I often walk with a neighbor in my neighborhood after dark and feel safe. If you love God, the wonder of nature, exploring downtown, learning about history, enjoying the sea and being a thoughtful neighbor then James Island is the place for you!
Read 15 Reviews

• A

• A-

• A-

• 11,908 Population