Affordable Chapin Storage Units

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Chapin.

About Chapin, SC.

Overlooking the vast waters of Lake Murray, the charming small town of Chapin, South Carolina, is a gateway to outdoor adventure on one of the state's largest man-made lakes. Nestled amid the rolling hills of Lexington County, Chapin is often called the "Capital of Lake Murray."

About 1,940 people call Chapin home, although many more visit the town to take advantage of its lakeside amenities. Chapin is less than 30 minutes from the much larger city of Columbia, SC, making it a popular getaway for city dwellers.

What to do in Chapin, SC

There's little chance of running out of things to do in Chapin, especially for anyone who finds lake life appealing. Even so, there's more to life in Chapin than boating and fishing. Chapin offers a picturesque downtown with excellent shops and eateries. Its proximity to Columbia means that one of South Carolina's great cultural hubs is always a short drive away.

• Lake Murray: One of South Carolina's best bass fishing lakes, Lake Murray is also a popular destination for water sports, bird watching, kayaking, and countless other activities. Chapin, including parks, marinas, and boat rentals, is your gateway to the lake. Dreher Island State Park, which occupies the lake's largest island, is just a short drive from Chapin.
• Market Place of Chapin: If you're on the hunt for antiques and collectibles, your first stop in the area should be Market Place of Chapin. This fun and eclectic vintage market is open every day of the week. You never know what you might find, and if you're moving to Chapin, this is a cool spot to find unique furnishings for your new home.
• Crooked Creek Park: The crown jewel of the local parks system, Crooked Creek Park offers a beautiful green space with many acres of shady woods, open meadows, ball fields, nature trails, and picnic areas. The park is also popular for its exciting disc golf course.

Working in Chapin, SC

Chapin, SC has a varied employment base with many opportunities. That being said, jobs in Chapin skew significantly toward white collar, with some of the most common occupations being management (14.92%), sales (14.50%), and office / administrative support (12.39%). Some of the biggest employers in Lexington County as a whole include Amazon, Charter Communications LLC, South Carolina Electric & Gas Co., Nephron Pharmaceuticals, and UPS. The county itself is also a significant employer.

Chapin, SC Neighborhoods

Although it is a small town, several distinct neighborhoods in Chapin and the surrounding area provide a unique living experience. A lot of homes in Chapin have been built fairly recently, and these neighborhoods are some of the most popular places to live in and around Chapin:

• Town Center: With a median home value of $195,865, Chapin's Town Center includes its charming Downtown district as well as surrounding residential areas. Homes here are predominately medium to large single-family homes; most are owner-occupied. This is one of the more affordable parts of Chapin.
• Ballentine / White Rock: Just east of the Chapin Town Center, the Ballentine / White Rock area includes a significant amount of Lake Murray shoreline. The neighborhood has a suburban atmosphere, with many medium and larger homes, many of which have been built in the last 30 years. The median real estate value is $347,844.
• State Hwy S / Eptings Camp Rd: Nestled on a peninsula extending outward into Lake Murray, this neighborhood has a median real estate value of $378,486. That number reflects the high demand for this area, which includes some spectacular lakefront residences. Many homes here are well established, built between 1970 and 2000.

Chapin, SC School District

Chapin is located within Lexington-Richland School District 5, which includes several well-regarded public schools, including Chapin Elementary, Chapin Middle School, and Chapin High. Parents in Chapin also have opportunities to send their kids to several private schools at all levels of education, including Abner Montessori and Chapin Academy. Columbia College and the University of South Carolina are about 30 minutes away from Columbia.

Moving to Chapin, SC Resource Guide

Chapin is a welcoming community with a family-friendly atmosphere, but it's still nice to have a little help when moving to a new place. Luckily, the official City of Chapin website offers an abundance of resources, including utility services and business licenses. Contact information for the local police and fire department is available online as well.

The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission provides all the info you might need on local parks, events, and activities, making it a great resource for new and prospective Chapin residents. Gas and electricity in Chapin are available through South Carolina Electric and Gas, a division of Duke Energy.

Chapin, SC Housing

Home values in Chapin vary widely, with many affordable homes and larger and more expensive lakeside residences. The median home value at the time of publication is $195,865. The median rental rate in Chapin is $1,228 per month, which reflects the predominance of vacation rentals in the area.