Comments on: South Carolina Small Towns http://www.smalltownretirement.com/wordpress/archives/8 Best Small Towns and places to live-retire in America Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:15:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: Gerald Sweitzer http://www.smalltownretirement.com/wordpress/archives/8#comment-415 Sat, 17 Mar 2007 14:34:10 +0000 http://www.smalltownretirement.com/wordpress/archives/8#comment-415 I moved from metro Atlanta in June 2005 to Easley SC. It's in the area known as the Upstate. I'm 12 miles west of Greenville and about 20 miles east of Clemson. Clemson is one of the most desirable destinations for retirees wanting the atmosphere of a college town. Clemson University is now ranked as the 30th best public university. The cost of living is still low, and the city of Clemson (10,000) is very progressive. There are 3 beautiful lakes in Pickens County, and Clemson is on the shores of Lake Hartwell, the largest of the three. Greenville is one of the up and coming small cities with a day population of about 60,000. The Greenville area has a population of about 350,000. The city reminds me of a small European city with a southern accent. There is a beautiful landscaped waterfall with a walking bridge over the waterfall right in the center of town. Sidewalk cafes, entertainment, a tree lined main street, and views of the SC/NC mountains add to the attraction of this city. People are strolling around downtown every night, and visiting shops, eating in restaurants, and using the part at the waterfall. The upstate has beautiful lakes, major golf and resort developments like the Cliffs, mountains up to 3,500 with 30 miles, and is half way between Atlanta and Charlotte. The cost of living is well below the national average, and the area is attracting more Floridians who are moving to escape the hurricanes and very expensive home owners insurance rates. The quality of life here is hard to beat. I moved from metro Atlanta in June 2005 to Easley SC. It’s in the area known as the Upstate. I’m 12 miles west of Greenville and about 20 miles east of Clemson. Clemson is one of the most desirable destinations for retirees wanting the atmosphere of a college town. Clemson University is now ranked as the 30th best public university. The cost of living is still low, and the city of Clemson (10,000) is very progressive. There are 3 beautiful lakes in Pickens County, and Clemson is on the shores of Lake Hartwell, the largest of the three.

Greenville is one of the up and coming small cities with a day population of about 60,000. The Greenville area has a population of about 350,000. The city reminds me of a small European city with a southern accent. There is a beautiful landscaped waterfall with a walking bridge over the waterfall right in the center of town. Sidewalk cafes, entertainment, a tree lined main street, and views of the SC/NC mountains add to the attraction of this city. People are strolling around downtown every night, and visiting shops, eating in restaurants, and using the part at the waterfall.

The upstate has beautiful lakes, major golf and resort developments like the Cliffs, mountains up to 3,500 with 30 miles, and is half way between Atlanta and Charlotte. The cost of living is well below the national average, and the area is attracting more Floridians who are moving to escape the hurricanes and very expensive home owners insurance rates. The quality of life here is hard to beat.

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