Living Here
Location
The central location of the region lends itself to quick travel to the mountains and the sea. Easy access to I-20, I-26, and I-77 makes this region even more attractive to families and individuals interested in relocating to the area.
County Demographics
South Carolina’s popularity and population continues to grow due to all of its attractive attributes. Once you plan your move and pick the county you want to reside in, visit your county website to learn more about the county, vehicle registration, taxes and more:
Lexington County:
Population: 240,160
(Population in the Town of Lexington: approx. 10,000)
699 miles of land/59 miles of water
Newberry County:
Population: 37,762
647 miles of land/17 miles of water
Richland County:
Population: 348,226
(Population in Columbia: 122,800)
772 miles of land/15 miles of water
Saluda County:
Population: 19,059
462 miles of land/9 miles of water
Education
Primary & Secondary Education:
For a complete list of schools in each district, private schools and Home School Associations, visit www.ed.sc.gov.
Colleges and Universities: Click here for a complete listing
Taxes
South Carolina has one of the lowest per capita tax rates in the country. South Carolina does not tax Social Security benefits and allows special exemptions
for retirees and senior adults. For more tax information, visit www.sctax.org or contact the SC Department of Revenue (803-898-5405) and ask for a free copy
of the "Moving to South Carolina" brochure.
Visit the following sites for additional relocation information:
South Carolina links:
www.sc.gov/portal/category/movingtosc
Other informative links:
