Town rankings in South Carolina

How South Carolina’s towns compare on cost of living, schools, income, age and commutes, from U.S. Census and Department of Education data.

Cost of livingMost affordable towns in South Carolina

1. Denmark 0.9 yrs
2. East Gaffney 1.1 yrs
3. Saluda 1.1 yrs

SchoolsTowns with the best public schools in South Carolina

1. Lake Murray of Richland +36.8 pts
2. Clemson +32.3 pts
3. Baxter Village +31.8 pts

Cost of livingTowns with the cheapest rent in South Carolina

1. Landrum $486/mo
2. Kingstree $546/mo
3. Allendale $568/mo

Cost of livingTowns with the lowest property taxes in South Carolina

1. Cherryvale $199/yr
2. Saluda $384/yr
3. East Gaffney $457/yr

I IncomeHighest-income towns in South Carolina

1. Isle of Palms $157K
2. Baxter Village $152K
3. Tega Cay $142K

C PeopleMost educated towns in South Carolina

1. Clemson University 100%
2. Baxter Village 75.3%
3. Isle of Palms 71.6%

C PeopleYoungest towns in South Carolina

1. Clemson University 19.2
2. Travelers Rest 22.0
3. Arthurtown 22.3

K PeopleOldest towns in South Carolina

1. Keowee Key 65.6
2. Litchfield Beach 64.1
3. Garden City 62.2

Getting aroundTowns with the shortest commutes in South Carolina

1. Cheraw 13.8 min
2. Clemson University 14 min
3. Port Royal 14.4 min

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