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

72 active adult communities — compare pricing, amenities & lifestyle

Popular cities: Aiken, Bluffton, Blythewood, Charleston, Conway, Elgin and 19 more

Updated June 2026: compare 72 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.

High-engagement communities to compare next

GA engagement data was not available in this source checkout, so this shortlist uses existing high-quality community pages with strong rating/review signals from Where55 source data.

Del Webb At Cane Bay Summerville, SC Savannah Lakes Village McCormick, SC The Haven Bluffton, SC

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

72 Total Communities

$243k - $404k Average Price Range

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

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Updated June 2026 shortlist

Best 55+ Communities in South-carolina

Carillon At The Ponds

Summerville, SC

★ 5.0 (3)

$200k - $300k

Cresswind Charleston

Summerville, SC

★ 5.0 (1)

$300k - $700k

Del Webb At Cane Bay

Summerville, SC

★ 5.0 (86)

$300k - $600k

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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 15 Summerville 8 Murrells Inlet 8 Conway 6 Little River 4 Lancaster 4 Bluffton 3 Fort Mill 2 Hardeeville 2 Aiken 2 North Myrtle Beach 2 Greenville 2 Travelers Rest 2

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72 communities

Carillon At The Ponds

Summerville, SC

★ 5.0

$200k - $300k

Cresswind Charleston

Summerville, SC

★ 5.0

$300k - $700k

Del Webb At Cane Bay

Summerville, SC

★ 5.0

$300k - $600k

Del Webb At Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach, SC

★ 5.0

From $300k

Four Seasons At Gold Hill

Fort Mill, SC

★ 5.0

$300k - $500k

Four Seasons At The Lakes Of Cane Bay

Summerville, SC

★ 5.0

$400k - $900k

Heather Glen

Little River, SC

★ 5.0

$200k - $300k

Hilton Head Plantation

Hilton Head Island, SC

★ 5.0

From $400k

Marrington At Cobblestone

Summerville, SC

★ 5.0

$200k - $400k

Myrtle Trace

Conway, SC

★ 5.0

$100k - $400k

Overture Daniel Island

Charleston, SC

★ 5.0

$45k - $125k

Peach Grove Villas

Elgin, SC

★ 5.0

$200k - $300k

Savannah Lakes Village

McCormick, SC

★ 5.0

From $200k

Spring Forest

Murrells Inlet, SC

★ 5.0

$100k - $200k

Surfside Beach Club

Surfside Beach, SC

★ 5.0

$200k - $500k

The Haven

Bluffton, SC

★ 5.0

$400k - $500k

Tree Tops

Lancaster, SC

★ 5.0

$400k - $700k

Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head

Hardeeville, SC

★ 4.8

$300k - $400k

Woodlake Village

Murrells Inlet, SC

★ 4.5

$100k - $200k

Sun City Carolina Lakes

Indian Land, SC

★ 4.3

$300k - $700k

Edgewater The Cottages

Lancaster, SC

★ 4.2

$200k - $300k

Lakeside Crossing

Conway, SC

★ 4.2

$100k - $400k

The Woodlands District at Saluda River Club

Lexington, SC

★ 4.2

$500k - $600k

Alston Park at New Riverside

Bluffton, SC

★ 4.0

$300k - $400k

Hilton Head Lakes

Hardeeville, SC

★ 4.0

$300k - $500k

Sun City Hilton Head

Bluffton, SC

★ 4.0

From $300k

Seasons At Prince Creek West

Murrells Inlet, SC

★ 3.3

$200k - $400k

Del Webb Charleston At Nexton

Summerville, SC

★ 3.0

$300k - $900k

The Courtyards At Tega Cay

Tega Cay, SC

★ 3.0

$400k - $500k

The Ponds At Cobblestone Park

Blythewood, SC

★ 3.0

$100k - $400k

Berkshire Forest

Myrtle Beach, SC

★ 2.0

$100k - $500k

Cypress Village

Little River, SC

★ 2.0

$200k - $400k

Horizons at Summers Corner

Summerville, SC

★ 2.0

$300k - $400k

Live Oak

Murrells Inlet, SC

★ 2.0

$100k - $400k

Myrtle Beach Golf Yacht Club

Myrtle Beach, SC

★ 2.0

$100k - $200k

Roselyn

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 72 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.

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

South Carolina retirement tax benefits summary (June 2026)

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At a Glance

Best 55+ Communities in South-carolina

Carillon At The Ponds

Cresswind Charleston

Del Webb At Cane Bay

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Popular Lifestyle Searches

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Carillon At The Ponds

Cresswind Charleston

Del Webb At Cane Bay

Del Webb At Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach

Four Seasons At Gold Hill

Four Seasons At The Lakes Of Cane Bay

Heather Glen

Hilton Head Plantation

Marrington At Cobblestone

Myrtle Trace

Overture Daniel Island

Peach Grove Villas

Savannah Lakes Village

Spring Forest

Surfside Beach Club

The Haven

Tree Tops

Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head

Woodlake Village

Sun City Carolina Lakes

Edgewater The Cottages

Lakeside Crossing

The Woodlands District at Saluda River Club

Alston Park at New Riverside

Hilton Head Lakes

Sun City Hilton Head

Seasons At Prince Creek West

Del Webb Charleston At Nexton

The Courtyards At Tega Cay

The Ponds At Cobblestone Park

Berkshire Forest

Cypress Village

Horizons at Summers Corner

Live Oak

Myrtle Beach Golf Yacht Club

Roselyn

Belle Harbor

Bridgewater

Cameron Village

Carillon at Tuscany

Carnes Crossroads

Carolina Orchards

Cresswind Myrtle Beach

Crossroads

Del Webb Myrtle Beach

Grand Harbor

Lennar at Ridge Pointe

Meadows of St. Patrick

Myrtle Beach Golf and Yacht Club

Myrtle Trace Grande

Myrtle Trace South

Ocean Village

Park Place

Parmalee Townhomes

Reflections

Rivergate

Robber's Roost at North Myrtle Beach

Rolling Green Village

Sanctuary at Withers Preserve

Shelby Stanley

Stonegate at Prince Creek

Summer Pointe on Lake Greenwood

The Bays of Prince Creek

The Cliffs at Keowee

The Cliffs Communities

The Cliffs Valley

The Cottages at Shaftesbury

The Woodlands at Furman

Tree Tops Lennar