Best Job Markets in South Carolina
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in South Carolina based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. Golden Grove leads the ranking with a value of 0.4% and a population of 3,084.
The top three cities are Golden Grove (0.4%), Newport (0.4%), and Cross Hill (0.5%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in South Carolina.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Golden Grove | 0.4% | 3,084 |
| #2 | Newport | 0.4% | 4,142 |
| #3 | Cross Hill | 0.5% | 502 |
| #4 | Neeses | 0.6% | 431 |
| #5 | Seabrook Island | 0.6% | 2,107 |
| #6 | Summit | 0.6% | 596 |
| #7 | Arcadia Lakes | 0.7% | 843 |
| #8 | McClellanville | 0.7% | 734 |
| #9 | St. George | 0.8% | 1,935 |
| #10 | Briarcliffe Acres | 0.9% | 499 |
| #11 | Daviston | 0.9% | 263 |
| #12 | Little Mountain | 0.9% | 446 |
| #13 | South Union | 0.9% | 333 |
| #14 | Calhoun Falls | 1.0% | 1,897 |
| #15 | Centerville | 1.0% | 6,860 |
| #16 | Keowee Key | 1.0% | 3,307 |
| #17 | Pickens | 1.0% | 3,386 |
| #18 | Roebuck | 1.0% | 3,468 |
| #19 | Burton | 1.2% | 7,132 |
| #20 | Hemingway | 1.2% | 413 |
| #21 | Mayesville | 1.3% | 801 |
| #22 | Quinby | 1.3% | 865 |
| #23 | Reevesville | 1.3% | 295 |
| #24 | Scranton | 1.3% | 820 |
| #25 | James Island | 1.4% | 11,738 |
| #26 | Port Royal | 1.4% | 15,047 |
| #27 | Ridgeway | 1.4% | 240 |
| #28 | Cash | 1.5% | 645 |
| #29 | Isle of Palms | 1.5% | 4,350 |
| #30 | Whitney | 1.5% | 3,659 |
| #31 | Snelling | 1.6% | 283 |
| #32 | Tega Cay | 1.6% | 13,267 |
| #33 | Gaston | 1.7% | 2,026 |
| #34 | Rowesville | 1.7% | 406 |
| #35 | Sullivan's Island | 1.7% | 2,127 |
| #36 | Joanna | 1.8% | 1,375 |
| #37 | Livingston | 1.8% | 173 |
| #38 | Sangaree | 1.8% | 8,517 |
| #39 | Cowpens | 1.9% | 2,031 |
| #40 | Johnsonville | 1.9% | 1,037 |
| #41 | Plum Branch | 2.0% | 95 |
| #42 | Santee | 2.0% | 1,179 |
| #43 | Ware Shoals | 2.0% | 2,207 |
| #44 | Bishopville | 2.1% | 2,958 |
| #45 | Lamar | 2.1% | 1,446 |
| #46 | Loris | 2.1% | 2,570 |
| #47 | Andrews | 2.2% | 2,558 |
| #48 | East Gaffney | 2.2% | 3,169 |
| #49 | Greer | 2.2% | 39,191 |
| #50 | Bluffton | 2.3% | 31,323 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in South Carolina?
Golden Grove ranks #1 for best job markets in South Carolina with a value of 0.4% and a population of 3,084.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in South Carolina?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in South Carolina. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does South Carolina compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare South Carolina's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.