Fastest Growing South Carolina Towns-Can You Guess Number 1?
You ever feel like your once quiet little neighborhood starts to burst at the seams? Well, it might mean you’re in one of the fastest growing South Carolina towns. And, sometimes we look at growth as a positive thing. And other times, folks feel it interferes with their peaceful existence that caused them to move to the small town to begin with. Love it or hate it, it’s reality. And, so I decided to just look it up to find out if my guess about the fastest growing town in South Carolina was correct.
And, the answer is sort of. According to Home Snacks, the data in the American Community Survey points to one small town in South Carolina that moved to the top of the list from 2022. Now, Bluffton lands at the number 1 fastest growing town in South Carolina for 2023. It was number 2 on the list last year. The population of Bluffton measures at just over 27,000. And, in analyzing the ACS data over the years since 2010, that’s an increase of more than 156%. American Community Survey is a leading source for information about populations and housing.
So, I looked to Bluffton’s website and found a charming vision statement. “Bluffton, the Heart of the Lowcountry, a Town that appreciates the past, focuses on today and is planning together for a greater future.” Bluffton is in Beaufort County, the Southernmost coastal county of South Carolina. It’s the primary town within the Hilton Head Island region. And, as is the case in any small town, you find farmers’ markets, parks and trails and affordable housing.
So, as I said earlier, my guess at what the fastest growing city in South Carolina would be was sort of right. I live in the area of Fort Mill. And, it seems this region explodes with growth daily. And, if you told me it was number one I wouldn’t be shocked. However, although it ranks high, it obviously is not tops. Fort Mill comes in at number 3 on the list of fastest growing cities in South Carolina. For the full list and more on each town, see the complete article from Home Snacks.
These Four Small South Carolina Towns Were Named The Most Romantic In The US This Fall And Winter
There is just something so romantic about the fall and winter seasons. When the weather gets cold it’s the perfect time for curling up by the fire under a blanket with the one you love. Those dark early evenings provide the perfect ambiance for date night. And is there anything more romantic than walking under twinkling Christmas lights? Fall and winter are the perfect times for a romantic getaway. America has a lot of small towns that are perfect for a romantic getaway. And while sure a big city can certainly be romantic. Sometimes a small town can offer a little more in the way of privacy and romance. Which is why it’s a good thing that four South Carolina towns were named the most romantic in the US.
The Most Romantic Small Towns
Small towns feature a slower pace of life, smaller crowds, and with that more privacy and charm. This is why the travel experts at New York Travel Guides conducted a study to find the 140 most romantic small towns in America. So you can know and take advantage of them. And just because 140 is a lot doesn’t mean, states are equally represented. Far from it in fact. North Carolina (home to many renowned small towns) only had one included on this list. Compared to the four South Carolina towns deemed romantic.
These small towns included on this list are home to cozy coffee shops, beautiful hotels and spas, and romantic waterfront restaurants. They also offer that holiday romance mentioned previously. So if you are planning that romantic fall or winter getaway look no further than these four South Carolina towns. Towns on this list were determined by New York Travel Guides from a total of 600 small towns. Towns were graded on the following metrics: romantic places to stay, romantic activities, historic architecture and scenery, and cozy coffee shops and restaurants.
Keep reading to see the four South Carolina towns that made the most romantic list. As well as a few others nearby to consider for you next getaway! You can view the full New York Travel Guides list here.
Debbie Nance is the afternoon co-host along with her husband on "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 18 years. Debbie is a CMA Award winner for Radio Personality of the Year. And, she has worked in radio for 40 years. Before her current afternoon position, Debbie spent more than a decade as co-host on morning shows in several markets across the Southeast. As a content creator for Country 1037, Debbie writes articles about food, new restaurants in the Carolinas and travel experiences.
