Contemplating moving further down South? Maybe you have been looking into South Carolina and wondering where to go. South Carolina has some amazing views and small towns worth living in. Born and raised in Charleston, I know all about Lowcountry living. South Carolina is home to great food, shopping, art, and some of the best people you will ever meet. If you are thinking about where to live in South Carolina, then you have just found the right place to start your hunt.

Niche went and evaluated the best places to buy a house in South Carolina for 2022. The list explores the best places based on home values, property taxes, crime rates, and the quality of schools. With these factors, Niche was able to determine the best places people should be want to buy a house in South Carolina. Using this breakdown, here are the top 25 places to buy a house in South Carolina.

• 25. Newport

  According to Niche, this suburb in York County, Newport offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. The public schools in Newport are above average for those with children.

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• 24. Fountain Inn

  According to Niche, Fountain Inn is a suburb of with a population of 9,301. Fountain Inn is in Greenville County. Families mostly own their homes, enjoy a peaceful living, and the public schools in Fountain Inn are highly rated.

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• 23. Belvedere

  According to Niche, Belvedere is a suburb of Augusta with a population of 5,262. Located in Aiken County, this suburb offers residents a rural feel. Many families live in Belvedere and residents tend to have moderate political views.

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• 22. Simpsonville

  According to Niche, Simpsonville is a suburb of with a population of 22,234. Located in Greenville County, it offers residents a dense suburban feel. 

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• 21. North Hartsville

  According to Niche, North Hartsville is a town in South Carolina with a population of 2,732. Right in Darlington County, this town offers residents a suburban rural mix feel. 

   

   

• 20. Blythewood

  According to Niche, Blythewood is a suburb of Columbia with a population of 3,324. Many families live in Blythewood and residents tend to lean conservative. There are tons of shopping and eating within your community. 

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• 19. Taylors

  According to Niche, Taylors is a suburb of with a population of 22,230. Located in Greenville County, this suburb offers residents a sparse suburban feel.  In Taylors there are a lot of restaurants and parks for the many families and young professionals located there. 

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• 18. Seven Oaks

  According to Niche, Seven Oaks is a suburb of Columbia with a population of 15,484. Located in Lexington County, living in Seven Oaks offers residents a dense suburban feel and there are a lot of restaurants and parks. 

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• 17. Piedmont

  According to Niche, Piedmont is a suburb of with a population of 5,795. Living in Piedmont offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and residents tend to be more conservative. 

   

• 16. Golden Grove

  According to Niche, Golden Grove is a suburb of with a population of 3,519. Living in Golden Grove offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and residents practice moderate political views. 

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• 15. Mayo

  According to Niche, Mayo is a suburb of with a population of 1,469. Located in Spartanburg County, Mayo offers residents a suburban rural mix feel. Their schools are above average. 

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• 14. Forest Acres

  According to Niche, Forest Acres is a suburb of Columbia with a population of 10,412. Living in Forest Acres offers residents a dense suburban feel and there are a lot of parks for everyone to enjoy. 

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• 13. Chapin

  According to Niche, Chapin is a suburb of Columbia with a population of 1,940. Chapin is in Lexington County and offers residents a rural feel. 

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• 12. Fort Mill

  According to Niche, Fort Mill is a suburb of Charlotte with a population of 17,692. Located in York County, it offers residents a sparse suburban feel. Many families live in Fort Mill and residents tend to lean conservative. 

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• 11. Lake Wylie

  According to Niche, Lake Wylie is a suburb of Charlotte with a population of 12,885. Located in York County, Lake Wylie offers residents a sparse suburban feel and has tons of parks for the community to enjoy. 

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• 10. Lexington

  According to Niche, Lexington is a suburb of Columbia with a population of 21,334.  Lexington offers residents a dense suburban feel and lots of parks. 

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• 9. Stateburg

  According to Niche, Stateburg is a with a population of 1,813. Stateburg offers residents a rural feel and has many families and young professionals. 

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• 8. Irmo

  According to Niche, Irmo is a suburb of Columbia with a population of 12,215. Irmo is located in Richland County and offers residents a sparse suburban feel.

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• 7. Five Forks

  According to Niche, Five Forks is a suburb of with a population of 17,844. Five Forks is in Greenville County and offers residents a rural feel. 

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• 6. Tega Cay

  According to Niche, Tega Cay is a suburb of Charlotte with a population of 10,412. Located in York County, Tega Cay offers residents a rural feel and residents tend to lean more conservative. 

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• 5. Northlake

  According to Niche, Northlake is a suburb of with a population of 3,643. Northlake is in Anderson County and offers residents a sparse suburban feel. 

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• 4. Powdersville

  According to Niche, Powdersville is a suburb of with a population of 9,632. It is located in Anderson County and Powdersville offers residents a suburban rural mix feel. 

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• 3. Reidville

  According to Niche, Reidville is a suburb of with a population of 1,002. Living in Reidville offers residents a rural feel and their public schools are highly rated. 

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• 2. India Hook

  According to Niche, India Hook is a suburb of Charlotte with a population of 4,006. Their public schools rank above average and tons of young professionals and families thrive in this area. 

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• 1. Riverview

  According to Niche, the best place to buy a home in South Carolina is Riverview! Riverview  is a suburb of Charlotte with a population of 1,112 located in York County. Living in Riverview offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and their publish schools are highly rated. From families to singles, this is the best place to purchase your home in South Carolina. 

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