Best 2026 55+ Communities in South Carolina - Pricing & Tours

40 active adult communities — compare pricing, amenities & lifestyle

Popular cities: Aiken, Charleston, Conway, Fort Mill, Greenville, Greenwood and 10 more

Updated June 2026: compare 40 South Carolina 55+ and active adult communities from the coast to the Upstate and Aiken-area retirement markets. Use the best communities list below, then weigh pricing signals, amenities, reviews, healthcare access, and South Carolina retirement tax benefits before you tour. take our free quiz to get personalized recommendations based on your budget and preferences.

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Expert-reviewed retirement tax summary · Updated June 2026

South Carolina retirement tax benefits summary (June 2026)

Social Security benefits are not taxed by South Carolina.
Retirees may qualify for deductions on retirement income, with larger deductions available at older ages; verify current thresholds before moving.
The homestead exemption can reduce taxable value for eligible homeowners age 65+ or otherwise qualifying residents.
Overall housing costs can be competitive, but buyers should compare property taxes, HOA dues, coastal insurance, and vehicle/property fees by county.

Tax rules change and individual situations vary. Use this as a planning summary, then confirm with a qualified tax professional before making a move.

At a Glance

40 Total Communities

$269k - $505k Average Price Range

$45k - $900k Price Range Across All Communities

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Updated June 2026 shortlist

Best 55+ Communities in South-carolina

Overture Daniel Island

Charleston, SC

★ 5.0

$45k - $125k

Tree Tops

Lancaster, SC

★ 5.0 (1)

$400k - $700k

Woodlake Village

Murrells Inlet, SC

★ 4.5 (2)

$100k - $200k

Browse by City

These South-carolina cities currently have the highest concentration of 55+ active adult communities in our directory. Click a city to see localized results and amenities.

Myrtle Beach 12 Murrells Inlet 4 Conway 4 Lancaster 2 Summerville 2 Little River 2 Aiken 2 North Myrtle Beach 2 Greenville 2 Travelers Rest 2

All South-carolina Communities

40 communities

Overture Daniel Island

Charleston, SC

★ 5.0

$45k - $125k

Tree Tops

Lancaster, SC

★ 5.0

$400k - $700k

Woodlake Village

Murrells Inlet, SC

★ 4.5

$100k - $200k

The Woodlands District at Saluda River Club

Lexington, SC

★ 4.2

$500k - $600k

Del Webb Charleston At Nexton

Summerville, SC

★ 3.0

$300k - $900k

Belle Harbor

Myrtle Beach, SC

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Bridgewater

Little River, SC

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Cameron Village

Myrtle Beach, SC

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Carillon at Tuscany

Myrtle Beach, SC

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Carnes Crossroads

Summerville, SC

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Carolina Orchards

Fort Mill, SC

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Cresswind Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach, SC

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Crossroads

Aiken, SC

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Del Webb Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach, SC

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Grand Harbor

Ninety Six, SC

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Lennar at Ridge Pointe

Conway, SC

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Myrtle Beach Golf and Yacht Club

Myrtle Beach, SC

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Myrtle Trace Grande

Myrtle Beach, SC

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Myrtle Trace South

Conway, SC

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Ocean Village

Myrtle Beach, SC

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Park Place

Myrtle Beach, SC

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Parmalee Townhomes

Murrells Inlet, SC

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Reflections

Conway, SC

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Rivergate

Little River, SC

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Robber's Roost at North Myrtle Beach

North Myrtle Beach, SC

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Rolling Green Village

Greenville, SC

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Sanctuary at Withers Preserve

Myrtle Beach, SC

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Shelby Stanley

Myrtle Beach, SC

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Stonegate at Prince Creek

Murrells Inlet, SC

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Summer Pointe on Lake Greenwood

Greenwood, SC

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The Bays of Prince Creek

Murrells Inlet, SC

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The Cliffs at Keowee

Salem, SC

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The Cliffs Communities

Travelers Rest, SC

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The Cliffs Valley

Travelers Rest, SC

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The Cottages at Shaftesbury

Conway, SC

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The Woodlands at Furman

Greenville, SC

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Tree Tops Lennar

Lancaster, SC

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Water's Edge

North Myrtle Beach, SC

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Waterside Pointe

Myrtle Beach, SC

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Woodside

Aiken, SC

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Common questions about 55+ communities in South-carolina

What are the best 2026 55+ communities in South Carolina?

Start with South Carolina communities that match your preferred coastal, Upstate, Aiken-area, or Lowcountry lifestyle, then compare pricing signals, HOA questions, amenities, healthcare access, and tour availability. Where55 currently indexes 40 South Carolina 55+ and active adult community options.

How should I compare South Carolina 55+ community pricing and tours?

Compare home prices, HOA or monthly fees, included exterior maintenance, amenity depth, golf or pickleball access, coastal insurance exposure, healthcare proximity, and whether the neighborhood is explicitly age-qualified before touring.

Why do retirees search for South Carolina 55+ communities?

South Carolina draws retirees with milder winters, coastal and inland retirement markets, retirement-income deductions, no state tax on Social Security, and a broad range of active adult community styles.

Community counts, pricing, and amenity data for South-carolina are compiled by Where55 from public active adult community listings and normalized for comparison. Details can change — verify with the community before deciding. See our methodology.

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