🏖️ Best Beach Towns in South Carolina
Updated Mar 14, 2026 · 7 towns ranked by data
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Beaufort County · Pop. 40,000
$520,000
Home Value
1.8/1k
Crime Rate
25
Walk Score
$72,000
Income
68
2
Charleston County · Pop. 150,277
$420,000
Home Value
5.5/1k
Crime Rate
55
Walk Score
$68,500
Income
67
3
Charleston County · Pop. 2,700
$620,000
Home Value
3.2/1k
Crime Rate
50
Walk Score
$55,000
Income
67
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54
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Greenville County · Pop. 72,095
$280,000
Home Value
6.2/1k
Crime Rate
48
Walk Score
$52,000
Income
41
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Georgetown County · Pop. 8,441
$195,000
Home Value
5.0/1k
Crime Rate
38
Walk Score
$38,000
Income
39
How We Scored This
The most livable beach communities in America, scored on coastal access, affordability, safety, and quality of life.
Beach Access
Weight: 20% · Higher is better
Affordability
Weight: 15% · Lower is better
Walkability
Weight: 15% · Higher is better
Safety
Weight: 15% · Lower is better
Schools
Weight: 10% · Higher is better
Dining
Weight: 10% · Higher is better
Income
Weight: 15% · Higher is better