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Tri-County Regional

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The Best of Everything
Within the Tri-County Region’s communities,
the cost of living is 2 to 30 percent lower than
the U.S. average, depending on the specific
area you reside. That makes an overall
Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up about 30 percent of the
make your next move. Whether in-town or out
population across Orangeburg, Dorchester,
in the country, the Tri-County Region provides
and Berkeley counties. The median rental
excellent public services such as water, sewer,
cost is about $965 per month, which is positive difference when deciding where to
much less than the national average ($2,016). and natural gas, as well as access to well-
Rentals range from apartment complexes to marked transportation routes that get you to
work, shopping centers, places of leisure, and
he Tri-County Region has homes condos to stand-alone homesites. back home, quickly and safely. The average
from lakefront beauties to farm- commute time is around 28 minutes.
houses, and stately historic homes
Tto new construction. Our inviting Turn the page to find the Tri-County
neighborhoods offer housing options for Chamber’s Membership Directory and
everyone from young and growing families begin your search with one of our highly
to retirees and singles. skilled realtors.
Homes are affordable in this area, with
median home values across the Tri-County
Region averaging $319,000. This is well
below the national average of $392,000, Retirement Living
which means your real estate dollar goes The Tri-County Region’s focus on
further here. Additionally, an owner-occupied friendly, safe communities extends to
rate of 70 percent – also better than the comfortable and affordable housing for
national average – shows stability in the people aged 55 and older. While most
market and in the community. area seniors reside in single-family homes,
there is the option to choose
one- or two-bedroom apartments
in a modern, well-planned, quiet,
independent or assisted living
community that caters to active
lifestyles. Facilities may include
clubhouses with fully equipped
kitchens and fitness centers,

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