South Carolina has long been an attractive destination for retirees. South Carolina ranked as the fastest-growing state in 2023, thanks to a mix of new retirees, people moving for jobs and others, previous shows. The state’s population grew by 1.

7% to a total of 5,373,555. South Carolina was followed closely behind by Florida and Texas, both at 1.6% population growth.

The state ranked third fastest-growing in 2022 with a 1.7% increase in population, a gain of 89,368 people. Besides the abundance of natural beauty and history, South Carolina offers financial incentives for retirees, such as the benefit.

Through it, retirees 65 years old and older are eligible for a tax exemption of $50,000 of the value of their home after living in the state for a full year. There’s also no state tax on Social Security benefits in South Carolina. And residents 65 years old and older can deduct up to $10,000 of retirement income from state taxes.

But if you’re thinking about retiring in South Carolina, which places are the best? recently spoke with local experts to determine the top eight best places to retire in the state. Take a look at the best ranked spots below. #1 Greenville taking the top spot is easy to understand for those familiar with South Carolina.

The city has been booming for years now and has routinely been featured on seemingly endless . “The city’s walkable downtown is anchored by Falls Park on the Reedy,” Travel+Leisure writes. “This centerpiece park features a .