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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 Hartsville.

About Hartsville, SC

With a population of over 7,600, Hartsville is the largest town in Darlington County, SC. In the Pee Dee region, Hartsville is a college town with an ethnically diverse population. Downtown Hartsville features a visitor’s center called “They Key.” In addition, Hartsville caters to students by offering many amenities geared toward young people. The town is accessible from I-95 and I-20 and is two hours away from Charlotte, Columbia, and Myrtle Beach.

What to do in Hartsville, SC.

Whether you love history, outdoor recreation, or shopping, you will find something to do in The City of Hartsville.

Travel back through time by visiting Center Theater, Hartsville Museum, The Hartsville Passenger Station, Kalmia Gardens, or Pride Park. Then, drive down E Home Ave. to see several buildings on the National Historic Registry. Finally, visit the Coker Farms National Historic Landmark to learn some agricultural history.

Hartsville has parks, from the compact downtown Centennial Park to the 93 acres of Byerly Park. Byerly Park encompasses an indoor sports complex, a dog park, and Neptune Island Water Park. Hartsville walkers can enjoy a pedestrian corridor known as The Vista. Boaters can enjoy time on the water of Lake Prestwood by renting kayaks at Lawton Park. Along with the parks, the Parks and Recreation Department also maintains two cemeteries.

Raised Down South and Fleur De Lis Antiques and Collectibles Mall are two of Hartsville's many locally-owned shops, restaurants, and boutiques.

Working in Hartsville, SC.

Healthcare leads the list of jobs by industry at 16.3 %. Manufacturing is a close second at 16.1%. The third sector on the list is Education (14.3 %). Retail (12%) and Accommodations (9.1%) are next, followed by public service jobs at only 5.2%. The rest are under four percent each, Other (3.7%), Finance (3.7%), Construction (3.4%), Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, (3.2%) Arts (2.9%), Utilities (2.8%) and Real Estate (2%).

Hartsville, SC. Neighborhoods

• West Hartsville: The low population density in this neighborhood gives it a rural feel. Most homes are medium (3-4 bedrooms) or large (4, 5, or more) and house the owners. The median home price in West Hartsville is $194,822, and the average monthly rent is $1,285.
• North Hartsville: The population density in North Hartsville is that of a suburban area. Homes are small (studio, one or two bedrooms) or medium (2-3 bedrooms). North Hartsville residents are a mix of homeowners and renters. The median home price is $145,857, and renters pay, on average, $839.
• Coker College/S Marquis Highway: The low population density of the Coker College/S Marquis Highway neighborhood gives it a rural feel. Most of the homes are medium or small single-family or mobile homes. Most houses are occupied by their owners, although those who rent pay around $906 per month. The median cost of a home is $88,097.
• Lydia: An unincorporated community outside of Hartsville, Lydia consists of a blend of large and medium mobile or single-family homes. It is a rural area, meaning the population is sparse. Most of the residents own their homes, and over 51% of the occupied dwellings in Lydia are mobile homes. The median price is $82,463, and the average rent is $1,167.

Hartsville, SC. School District

Most of the public schools in Hartsville are managed by the Darlington School District, including the Hartsville High School, Hartsville Middle School, several elementary schools, and the Southside Early Childhood Center. Hartsville students also have the chance to attend the Mayo High School For Math, Science & Technology.

Along with Darlington County School District opportunities, the South Carolina Governor’s School of Science and Mathematics is located in Hartsville (GSSM). GSSM provides in-residence education for students in grades 11 -12.

High School graduates who want to remain in Hartsville can apply to Coker University. Coker University is a small liberal arts school with a student body of 1,100.

Moving to Hartsville, SC.

Incoming residents can consult a list of places to contact before moving to Hartsville.

A mayor and six additional council members govern the City of Hartsville. Voters elect the mayor at large, while the six council members are elected by the district in which they reside.

The Hartsville Regional Airport is conveniently located three miles northwest of the city and has a 5,000-foot runway.

Although Hartsville has an airport, there is no public ground transportation.

The majority of employed residents have a short (less than 15 minutes) commute to work.

Hartsville, SC. Housing

People moving to Hartsville have a choice of single-family homes, mobile homes, or apartments. The median home cost is $83,900, which is much lower than the national median of $231,200. The cost of living in Hartsville is 79.5 % of the national average. However, Hartsville residents pay above-average prices for utilities and healthcare. The high healthcare and utilities cost balance out with the low housing cost, which is at 36.3 compared to South Carolina’s index of 73.6 and the United States housing cost index of 100.