South Carolina’s natural beauty, attractions, festivals, thriving economy, and nearly perfect year-round weather makes it a great place to live. It is home to almost 5 million people, a number that keeps growing by the day. A recent study by United Van Lines shows that South Carolina continues to be in the top 5 most popular states for new residents.

South Carolina’s major cities: Mount Pleasant, Charleston, and Greenville remain the best places to live in the state. Across its cities and towns, Niche.com picked out the best places to live in South Carolina, in which 9 out of the top 25 were from the Upstate, SC area.

Click the name to see the population, median home price and rent, median household income, and the cost of living for each city and town.

25. Charleston

24. India Hook

23. Greenville

22. Lake Wylie

21. Sullivan’s Island

20. North Augusta

19. Mauldin

18. Isle of Palms

17. Greer

16. Simpsonville

15. Reidville

14. Irmo

13. Wade Hampton

12. Northlake

11. Central

10. Seven Oaks

9. Taylors

8. Mount Pleasant

7. Lexington

6. Clemson

5. Five Forks

4. Forest Acres

3. Pendleton

2. Fort Mill

1. Tega Cay

Whether you are a first-time home buyer, a seasoned home buyer, or relocating to South Carolina, there’s an ideal neighborhood for you. South Carolina has a variety of living options- each with its own merit.

The 2024 Best Places to Live in South Carolina ranking is based on several key factors including location, the quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment statistics, and local amenities to measure the overall quality of an area.

Greenville is located east of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Upstate South Carolina, a lush, rolling midpoint between Atlanta, Georgia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Set against the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville SC has stunning natural beauty combined with traditional southern charm. Greenville’s downtown area is one of America’s Best Downtowns. It is also named one of the 10 Fastest Growing Cities in the US and is consistently ranked among the country’s top cities to do business and best places to live.

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Comparison to other similar-sized cities

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Sources:

Niche.com

Census.gov