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Are taxes lower in Richland County or Lexington? I've heard conflicting answers on this one.
Taxes tend to be lower in Lexington County, but you don't have as many services. Many areas in Lexington County do not have trash pickup unless you pay a private service. The Sheriff's and Fire Departments are also spread much more thin. I live in the city and have 3 fire stations and 2 police precincts within 1 1/2 miles of my house.
Taxes tend to be lower in Lexington County, but you don't have as many services. Many areas in Lexington County do not have trash pickup unless you pay a private service. The Sheriff's and Fire Departments are also spread much more thin. I live in the city and have 3 fire stations and 2 police precincts within 1 1/2 miles of my house.
Unincorporated areas in both counties require residents to pay for trash pickup.
Fire and police service are about equal in coverage once you get out of incorporated areas. One plus is that you'll probably not need police protection nearly as often in Lexington county.
Depending on where you look in lexington county, police can be very close. Also, bringing your own garbage (my two cents-smile) to the dump (which is on Ballpark road off rt1/augusta hwy) can be very convenient. Save yourself money every month. I don't find it a problem dumping my own.
I think taxes are more in the city of lex (anyone chime in here?). In other words you could pay both county and city taxes depending on where you are.
A little off subject but more info.
I think that Lex PD has about 42 officers, lexington has about 16 thousand people. Police are maybe 5 miles from us. Columbia not lexington is harder hit with crime but, nothing like manhattan, ny. Lexington's main problem is domestic calls. Gangs are starting to creep in a bit and are becoming younger, as young as 15yrs old, not the 20 somethings they used to see. I can't speak for this as I haven't seen anything unusual or threatening. Life is generally quiet here and I feel safe. I agree with josephj7677.
Depending on where you look in lexington county, police can be very close. Also, bringing your own garbage (my two cents-smile) to the dump (which is on Ballpark road off rt1/augusta hwy) can be very convenient. Save yourself money every month. I don't find it a problem dumping my own.
I think taxes are more in the city of lex (anyone chime in here?). In other words you could pay both county and city taxes depending on where you are.
A little off subject but more info.
I think that Lex PD has about 42 officers, lexington has about 16 thousand people. Police are maybe 5 miles from us. Columbia not lexington is harder hit with crime but, nothing like manhattan, ny. Lexington's main problem is domestic calls. Gangs are starting to creep in a bit and are becoming younger, as young as 15yrs old, not the 20 somethings they used to see. I can't speak for this as I haven't seen anything unusual or threatening. Life is generally quiet here and I feel safe. I agree with josephj7677.
Taxes are a little bit higher in the town of Lexington, but trash pickup is free and you get that wonderful town police protection (when they're not busy stopping people for burnt out tail lights). It's a neglible amount. Town residents pay about $640 per $100k of value (my rough math based on 2007 tax bill).
Just my two cents, and hope no one takes this wrong...BUT, people here are more welcoming to you if you buy a home instead of rent. Not sure what thats all about, just something I've noticed. We moved here from Florida and didn't want to buy right away...our neighbors were polite, wave at you in the yard sort of thing. But, no one was very friendly with us until we purchased...same neighborhood, same people. Just letting you know something that no one bothered to mention to us.
Just my two cents, and hope no one takes this wrong...BUT, people here are more welcoming to you if you buy a home instead of rent. Not sure what thats all about, just something I've noticed. We moved here from Florida and didn't want to buy right away...our neighbors were polite, wave at you in the yard sort of thing. But, no one was very friendly with us until we purchased...same neighborhood, same people. Just letting you know something that no one bothered to mention to us.
Since you were worried about people taking it the wrong way, I wanted to let you know that I've actually wondered about this very thing, since I would be job hunting in SC as well. I imagine any employer would prefer to know someone has decided to settle in the area. However, making such a commitment first is a big risk and might not be wise. I mean, even if someone gets a good position, it could be in a location an hour away.
The reason an employer would like a homeowner better than a renter (though they cannot ask that question) is very simple - they would prefer an employee that they are more certain would stay in the area and stay with their company. Its just a matter of stability, especially if someone has just moved to the area.
sorry no reply...but We are thinking of moving to lexington sc next fall from pittsburgh Pa.......we were concrened abt the hurricanes too thanks for the info...what abt apts is lexington a best area of columbia......thanks for your info
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(when they're not busy stopping people for burnt out tail lights). It's a neglible amount. Town residents pay about $640 per $100k of value (my rough math based on 2007 tax bill).
Very interesting!
