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Fort Mill, SC

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Enjoy a family-friendly lifestyle in northern South Carolina

Growing Suburban Welcoming Family-Friendly Active Convenient Commuter

Located along the I-77 corridor in the northernmost part of South Carolina, Fort Mill is one of the fastest growing communities in the state. Fort Mill is ranked among the best places to live in South Carolina and contains the best public schools in the state. Paired with its close proximity to Charlotte, Fort Mill is a natural choice for families. The strong community in Fort Mill is enriched by a number of events and organizations such as the annual South Carolina Strawberry Festival and the Fort Mill Community Playhouse. There are plenty of recreational opportunities in Fort Mill too, from the Fort Mill History Museum to the Fort Mill Golf Club. Additional adventure abounds at the nearby Carowinds, Lake Wylie, and the Catawba River. The urban amenities of Downtown Charlotte are just 30 minutes away as well.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Fort Mill, SC is $1,444 for one bedroom, $1,666 for two bedrooms, and $1,955 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Mill has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,444/month
779 Sq Ft
House
$2,713/month
2,228 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,608/month
1,779 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Fort Mill, SC

Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

24

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Doby's Bridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

744 Students

8
out of 10

Springfield Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

841 Students

7
out of 10

Pleasant Knoll Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

827 Students

7
out of 10

Sugar Creek Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

780 Students

7
out of 10

Orchard Park Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

555 Students

7
out of 10

Pleasant Knoll Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

961 Students

9
out of 10

Springfield Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

691 Students

9
out of 10

Fort Mill Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

634 Students

8
out of 10

Banks Trail Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

535 Students

7
out of 10

Fort Mill High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,036 Students

9
out of 10

Nation Ford High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,877 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • McDowell Nature Center and Preserve
  • Marvin Efird Park
  • Museum of York County Settlemyre Planetarium

Military Bases

Airports

  • Charlotte/Douglas International
  • Concord-Padgett Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.