Info on York County, SC (Clover: transplants, homes, schools) - York and Lancaster Counties - South Carolina -Rock Hill - Fort Mill - York - Tega Cay - Lancaster - City-Data Forum

kellyb · 12-11-2006, 12:16 PM

Hello everyone!

I currently live in Illinois and am considering relocating to South Carolina. I have heard good things about York County, but very broad. Is there anyone out there who can give me more specific information? I'm wondering what the landscape is like, the people, the community? I'd appreciate any info. We're looking for a place that has a country feel. We do not want to live in a subdivision. We'd like to have 5 or more acres, but not be in the middle of nowhere. We'd also like to be in an area that has a nice balance of transplants as well as natives. Thanks in advance for your help.

Nspect · 12-11-2006, 01:27 PM

Look into york and clover areas around lake wylie and to the west of lake wylie. Variety of people just like everywhere these days.

friendnc · 12-11-2006, 07:43 PM

My brother and his family live near Clover and LOVE it! The schools are excellent. It has a little bit of a country feel, but you're still not a far drive to Charlotte.

MHord · 12-11-2006, 07:52 PM

i live on the border between rock hill and clover, and i absolutely love it. we purchased a 2500+sqft home on 6 acres for $157,000 last march - i feel like we got very lucky. clover schools are great, and clover is about a 20 to 30 minute drive to MAJOR shopping. lake wylie area is also still developing so there's some land available there as well. same thing with york, although it will be a further drive to charlotte. i am a realtor and i can tell you that land inside city limits is few and far between (and will cost you in a big way!). i can also tell you that york county has many many natives, as well as transplants (we seem to be the halfway point between the north and the south - i've sold homes to many floridians and new yorkers alike - my partner and i concentrate in relocations, so we see many out-of-towners). the compliment we typically hear the most from those visiting from out-of-state is that there are so many hills and trees and the people are so friendly. i have lived here all my life and wouldn't live anywhere else... i hope this helps you!