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    Neighborhoods/South Carolina

    Most Populated Neighborhoods in South Carolina (2026 Rankings)

    Population size reflects urban density, amenity availability, and community activity. We ranked 25 neighborhoods in South Carolina by population to highlight the most bustling areas.

    CharlestonSC
    Kurby Score: 72
    Population: 150,227
    Home Value: $395,000
    Population: 150,227
    Walk Score: 93/100
    AQI: 56
    ColumbiaSC
    Kurby Score: 63
    Population: 136,632
    Home Value: $175,000
    Population: 136,632
    Walk Score: 84/100
    AQI: 71
    North CharlestonSC
    Kurby Score: 88
    Population: 115,755
    Home Value: $243,300
    Population: 115,755
    AQI: 31
    4
    Mount PleasantSC
    Kurby Score: 86
    Population: 90,945
    Home Value: $608,600
    Population: 90,945
    AQI: 31
    5
    Rock HillSC
    Kurby Score: 89
    Population: 74,170
    Home Value: $232,500
    Population: 74,170
    AQI: 31
    6
    GreenvilleSC
    Kurby Score: 67
    Population: 72,095
    Home Value: $255,000
    Population: 72,095
    Walk Score: 81/100
    AQI: 48
    7
    SummervilleSC
    Kurby Score: 89
    Population: 50,839
    Home Value: $276,600
    Population: 50,839
    AQI: 40
    8
    Goose CreekSC
    Kurby Score: 91
    Population: 45,858
    Home Value: $250,100
    Population: 45,858
    AQI: 40
    9
    SumterSC
    Kurby Score: 90
    Population: 43,046
    Home Value: $171,400
    Population: 43,046
    AQI: 40
    10
    FlorenceSC
    Kurby Score: 90
    Population: 39,931
    Home Value: $175,700
    Population: 39,931
    AQI: 40
    11
    SpartanburgSC
    Kurby Score: 90
    Population: 38,301
    Home Value: $165,000
    Population: 38,301
    AQI: 40
    12
    Hilton Head IslandSC
    Kurby Score: 84
    Population: 37,708
    Home Value: $589,000
    Population: 37,708
    AQI: 40
    13
    GreerSC
    Kurby Score: 97
    Population: 37,010
    Home Value: $239,400
    Population: 37,010
    14
    Myrtle BeachSC
    Kurby Score: 78
    Population: 36,064
    Home Value: $287,900
    Population: 36,064
    15
    AikenSC
    Kurby Score: 95
    Population: 32,014
    Home Value: $235,500
    Population: 32,014
    16
    BlufftonSC
    Kurby Score: 89
    Population: 29,375
    Home Value: $390,200
    Population: 29,375
    AQI: 40
    17
    AndersonSC
    Kurby Score: 88
    Population: 29,345
    Home Value: $177,300
    Population: 29,345
    AQI: 40
    18
    Fort MillSC
    Kurby Score: 90
    Population: 26,022
    Home Value: $414,600
    Population: 26,022
    AQI: 40
    19
    MauldinSC
    Kurby Score: 91
    Population: 25,267
    Home Value: $220,600
    Population: 25,267
    AQI: 40
    20
    ConwaySC
    Kurby Score: 88
    Population: 25,121
    Home Value: $202,000
    Population: 25,121
    AQI: 40
    21
    Carolina Forest CDPCarolina Forest CDP, SC
    Kurby Score: 88
    Population: 24,823
    Home Value: $281,500
    Population: 24,823
    AQI: 40
    22
    Socastee CDPSocastee CDP, SC
    Kurby Score: 89
    Population: 24,464
    Home Value: $201,100
    Population: 24,464
    AQI: 40
    23
    North AugustaSC
    Kurby Score: 91
    Population: 24,425
    Home Value: $210,000
    Population: 24,425
    AQI: 40
    24
    SimpsonvilleSC
    Kurby Score: 91
    Population: 24,133
    Home Value: $240,000
    Population: 24,133
    AQI: 40
    25
    LexingtonSC
    Kurby Score: 90
    Population: 23,665
    Home Value: $239,700
    Population: 23,665
    AQI: 40

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    Most Affordable Neighborhoods in South Carolina

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    Best Neighborhoods for Retirees in South Carolina

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    Best Neighborhoods for Commuters in South Carolina

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    Best Neighborhoods for Biking in South Carolina

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    Quietest Neighborhoods in South Carolina

    ranked by lowest road noise levels

    Lowest Crime Neighborhoods in South Carolina

    ranked by lowest property crime rates

    Highest Homeownership Neighborhoods in South Carolina

    ranked by homeownership rate

    Most Affordable Rent Neighborhoods in South Carolina

    ranked by lowest median rent

    Highest Income Neighborhoods in South Carolina

    ranked by median household income

    Lowest Unemployment Neighborhoods in South Carolina

    ranked by lowest unemployment rate

    Best Climate-Resilient Neighborhoods in South Carolina

    ranked by lowest climate risk score

    Lowest Cost of Living Neighborhoods in South Carolina

    ranked by lowest electricity rates

    Lowest Property Tax Neighborhoods in South Carolina

    ranked by affordability index (proxy for property tax burden)

    Best Neighborhoods for First-Time Buyers in South Carolina

    ranked by affordability index

    Best Neighborhoods with Public Transit in South Carolina

    ranked by transit score

    Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in South Carolina

    ranked by walkability score

    Greenest Neighborhoods in South Carolina

    ranked by best air quality

    Lowest Poverty Rate Neighborhoods in South Carolina

    ranked by lowest poverty rate

    Highest Home Value Neighborhoods in South Carolina

    ranked by median home value

    Most Affordable Housing Neighborhoods in South Carolina

    ranked by lowest median home value

    Safest Neighborhoods (Low Property Crime) in South Carolina

    ranked by lowest property crime rates

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