South Carolina Upstate Best Places
Well we’ve finally come to the end of a very long journey in search of the Best Places to live in South Carolina or
North Carolina. Your best places to Relocate or Retire in cities and towns with populations of 30,000 people or less.
If you were with us last week you know we are taking our final stroll of that journey through the South Carolina Mountain region often called the Upcountry region or merely Upstate South Carolina.
I know we talked about a few of the things that made this area onto my list of Best Place To Live last week, however there were a few more observations I wanted make about the Upcountry region of South Carolina so here goes…
- Lake country:
- One of the things I love about this area is all the beautiful freshwater mountain lakes you’ll find.
- Perfect for getting out on the water or just soaking up some tranquility on shore.
- Outdoor recreation:
- Hiking, camping, golfing, fishing, climbing, you name it the South Carolina mountains are place to play and enjoy the beautiful outdoors.
- Low cost of living:
- Most places in this region are at least 10 to 20 points lower than the national average when it comes to cost of living.
- Many places are a bit lower than the state average meaning your money will go further.
I could go on and on but its time to look at our last few best places to live in South Carolina for relocation or retirement with populations of 30,000 and under by first making a stop in a small city only half an hour west of Greenville, South Carolina.
Easley, SC, population 20,325, offers the best of both worlds.
Small town living with easy access to the amenities and services of larger cities like Greenville, SC or Spartanburg, SC.
Few people outside the area are aware of Easley, SC however, it is one of my best places to live because it truly offers a high quality of living, low costs, pleasant climate, and strong community.
Living in Easley, you have the good fortune of being in the middle of one of the fastest growing regions in South Carolina and the country without having all the hustle and bustle or traffic you would expect from that.
You are literally minutes from everything from hiking in the mountains and fishing or boating on nearby lakes. And you have sporting and cultural events in nearby Clemson, SC and Greenville, SC.
Moreover, Easley, South Carolina prides itself on its down home Southern hospitality and small town spirit. There aren’t many places of this size where you can find the kind of cultural outlets from performing arts centers to museums that Easley has.
Best of all with a median home value of $94,900 and an average monthly rental cost starting at $366 you can’t go wrong taking a look at Easley, SC.
The city of Clemson, SC, population 13,012, is a home to Clemson University whose population about doubles when school is in session.
What I like about Clemson most is its beautiful rolling hills and proximity to Lake Hartwell and the genuine laid back atmosphere you’ll find here.
Whether you are looking to relocate or retire, living in a university town offers you so much in the way of cultural, entertainment, educational and sporting events all centered on the university.
But we'll talk more about that in a couple of weeks.
It’s safe to say that the local population is much more cosmopolitan in nature than many of the other places we’ve looked at so far.
Clemson, SC also combines a great sense of history and a downtown area with great restaurants and a variety of unique places to shop.
Still very affordable, the median home value in Clemson, SC is $114,350 and the average monthly rental cost starts at $566.
Last but not least we end our tour of South Carolina (for now) just 10 miles west of Clemson, SC in Seneca, SC, population 8,038.
Seneca, SC was dubbed the “City of Opportunity” not long after its founding and I’d suggest Seneca’s combination of location, natural beauty, multiple cultural outlets and a low cost of living are all opportunities you do not want to miss.
The median home value in Seneca, SC is approximately $130,000 and the average rental cost starts at $462 a month.
Well, that's it for our journey to see the Best Places to live in South Carolina and North Carolina with populations of 30,000 or less for relocation or retirement.
Thanks again for coming along with me on this journey to the best places to live and I hope I’ve answered some of your questions while making you aware of a world of opportunities to find your best place to relocate or retire in either North Carolina or South Carolina with population of 30,000 people or less.
As some of you might remember, in December last year many of you participated in a survey which has helped me to know what areas you are most interested in finding out more information about.
While we've completed our journey to the best places in search of cities and towns for relocation and retire with a population of 30,000 or less, next we are going to visit cities and towns with a population of 31,000 -50,000 so stay close.
You won't want to miss these best places to live in the Carolinas.
Remember to check out our NC Best Places and SC Best Places sections to find more information on the places we’ve covered not only today but throughout our journey through the best small cities and towns in NC and SC.
See You Next Week!
About Bob Bencivenga
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Bob Bencivenga is a professional site locator and location analyst for major corporations and has been researching the growth of NC and SC to find the Best Places to Retire or Relocate that are still affordable. |
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