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Best neighborhoods in South Carolina

Eligible neighborhoods: 160 | Top neighborhood: Cottage Farm
NeighborhoodCityCountyState RankIndexNational Percentile
Cottage FarmBeaufortBeaufort County#30 of 16065.283.7
Jericho WoodsBeaufortBeaufort County#34 of 16064.482.4
Hundred PinesBeaufortBeaufort County#38 of 16063.079.5
West EndBeaufortBeaufort County#47 of 16060.373.8
Islands of BeaufortBeaufortBeaufort County#51 of 16060.073.0
Battery ShoresBeaufortBeaufort County#62 of 16055.963.7
Spanish PointBeaufortBeaufort County#65 of 16054.660.6
Dixon VillageBeaufortBeaufort County#79 of 16051.452.3
HigginsvilleBeaufortBeaufort County#83 of 16049.447.6
Battery PointBeaufortBeaufort County#93 of 16046.440.4
Pigeon PointBeaufortBeaufort County#97 of 16044.536.1
Mossy OaksBeaufortBeaufort County#98 of 16044.335.9
Live OaksBeaufortBeaufort County#101 of 16044.035.1
Northwest QuadrantBeaufortBeaufort County#105 of 16043.233.3
The PointBeaufortBeaufort County#108 of 16042.832.3
Old CommonsBeaufortBeaufort County#111 of 16041.128.6
Royal OaksBeaufortBeaufort County#114 of 16040.327.1
The BluffBeaufortBeaufort County#127 of 16034.816.8
Daniel IslandCharlestonBerkeley County#45 of 16061.175.5
Stiles PointCharlestonCharleston County#10 of 16075.596.2
SandhurstCharlestonCharleston County#18 of 16070.891.9
South WindenereCharlestonCharleston County#22 of 16068.789.3
ShadowmossCharlestonCharleston County#23 of 16068.689.1
Wappo HeightsCharlestonCharleston County#24 of 16068.488.9
Riverland TerraceCharlestonCharleston County#32 of 16065.083.5
CharlestowneCharlestonCharleston County#33 of 16064.582.6
Hampton Park TerraceCharlestonCharleston County#37 of 16063.380.1
Wagener TerraceCharlestonCharleston County#39 of 16062.979.3
CresentCharlestonCharleston County#42 of 16061.977.2
MorelandCharlestonCharleston County#46 of 16060.574.3
Northbridge TerraceCharlestonCharleston County#53 of 16058.870.4
North CentralCharlestonCharleston County#77 of 16051.953.7
Harleston VillageCharlestonCharleston County#80 of 16051.452.3
Cannonborough/ElliottbororughCharlestonCharleston County#85 of 16048.545.6
WestsideCharlestonCharleston County#94 of 16046.139.7
AnsonboroughCharlestonCharleston County#100 of 16044.035.2
RadcliffboroughCharlestonCharleston County#115 of 16039.425.3
French QuarterCharlestonCharleston County#125 of 16036.019.0
East CentralCharlestonCharleston County#132 of 16033.014.1
EastsideCharlestonCharleston County#139 of 16030.710.7
Silver Hill/MagnoliaCharlestonCharleston County#158 of 16016.81.0
Seven OaksColumbiaLexington County#82 of 16050.349.9
Hampton LeasColumbiaRichland County#1 of 16088.299.9
Hampton's GrantColumbiaRichland County#2 of 16084.799.6
Hampton RidgeColumbiaRichland County#3 of 16084.599.5
Heathwood WestColumbiaRichland County#4 of 16082.399.1
Gregg ParkColumbiaRichland County#5 of 16081.599.0
Forest HillsColumbiaRichland County#6 of 16080.298.6
Historic HeathwoodColumbiaRichland County#7 of 16077.597.4
Elmwood ParkColumbiaRichland County#8 of 16077.497.4

Cities in SC

Questions and Answers

Questions About Neighborhoods in SC

What are the Best neighborhoods in South Carolina?

The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Hampton Leas, Hampton's Grant, Hampton Ridge, Heathwood West, Gregg Park. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.

What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in SC?

Hampton Leas is currently #1 of 160 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 88.2.

How many neighborhoods are ranked in SC?

160 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for SC.

Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in SC?

Hampton Leas has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 84.3.

Which neighborhood is rising fastest in SC?

Prescott Terrace has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 18.1%.

Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in SC?

Hampton Leas currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 89.0.

Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in SC?

Heathwood West has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $223,118.

How are neighborhood rankings in SC calculated?

Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.

South Carolina Top 10

Top 10 Best Neighborhoods in South Carolina

#1

Hampton Leas

Columbia, South Carolina

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 88.2 - #1 of 160 eligible neighborhoods

#2

Hampton's Grant

Columbia, South Carolina

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 84.7 - #2 of 160 eligible neighborhoods

#3

Hampton Ridge

Columbia, South Carolina

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 84.5 - #3 of 160 eligible neighborhoods

#4

Heathwood West

Columbia, South Carolina

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 82.3 - #4 of 160 eligible neighborhoods

#5

Gregg Park

Columbia, South Carolina

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 81.5 - #5 of 160 eligible neighborhoods

#6

Forest Hills

Columbia, South Carolina

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 80.2 - #6 of 160 eligible neighborhoods

#7

Historic Heathwood

Columbia, South Carolina

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 77.5 - #7 of 160 eligible neighborhoods

#8

Elmwood Park

Columbia, South Carolina

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 77.4 - #8 of 160 eligible neighborhoods

#9

Sherwood Forest

Columbia, South Carolina

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 76.5 - #9 of 160 eligible neighborhoods

#10

Stiles Point

Charleston, South Carolina

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 75.5 - #10 of 160 eligible neighborhoods

Certified-field distinctions

South Carolina standouts

#1 ranking leader Hampton Leas Strongest Value Opportunity Hampton Leas Strongest Stability & Strength Hampton Leas

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