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Charleston, South Carolina
Hardeeville, South Carolina
What It Is Like to Retire in Hardeeville
Hardeeville is a small but very rapidly growing town in southern South Carolina. Located right on I95, chances are you have driven by here at least once in your life.
Where to Retire in Hardeeville and Home Prices
Because a lot of the town is focused on commercially serving its I 95 exits, there are parts of town that most northern transplants would not like. Hardeeville is within 20 miles of the much more glamorous communities of Bluffton, Port Royal, Hilton Head, and Savannah. This area in the Low Country of South Carolina is the focus of many new active adult communities, many of them extremely large. (see link at left ).
Average home prices are hard to interpret. Homes in the community outside of big developments tended to sell in the mid $100's in early 20so, while they can be much more than that in the 55+ communities. The area has good weather and plenty of golf courses and other types of recreation.
What Is Special about Hardeeville
There is a low cost of living and many new developments. Hardeeville's location near Savannah and Charleston is good, although the town itself is not very appealing.
What Is Not Special about Hardeeville
The huge developments being built in the area will dramatically change life here - possibly for the better and depending on one's point of view. Crime is high and there is a certain grit about being near I95.
Who Will Like Retirement in Hardeeville
Baby boomers looking for a new active adult community in the mild winters of SC and near the coast will find many to choose from in the area.
Local Economy Is Driven by
Construction, retirees, and commerce associated with 2 I 95 exits are the kingpins of Hardeeville commerce.
Climate and Physical Environment
Hardeeville is in SC's low country, tucked in the extreme southwest corner of the state near the Georgia border. The coast is very close. The average July high temp is 92, the average January high is 60, and the average January low is 38. August is the wettest month with 7" of rain.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
Hardeeville hosts a number of community festivals such as National Night out and Relay for Life.
Crime
The crime rate in Hardeeville is very, very high.
Medical facilities
Hardeeville doesn't have a hospital, but there are 3 good sized ones within 20 miles, including one in Savannah.
Transportation
I 95 runs through town. There are airports nearby in Hilton Head and Savannah.
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