10 South Carolina Towns You Should NEVER Move To in 2026

Not every affordable listing in South Carolina is a deal. Some towns look great on paper — cheap homes, mild weather, close to the coast — until you actually dig into the data. In this video, we break down 10 South Carolina towns you should seriously think twice about before moving to in 2026. We cover real crime stats from the FBI and SLED, economic realities, infrastructure problems, and the gap between what these places look like on Zillow versus what daily life actually feels like on the ground. From tiny rural towns with 42% poverty rates to popular tourist cities hiding some of the worst crime numbers in America — every place on this list has problems the listing price isn't telling you. Timecodes: 01:01 - Dillon 03:03 - Marion 04:57 - Orangeburg 06:54 - Chester 08:34 - Allendale 10:41 - Union 12:33 - Florence 14:22 - Hartsville 16:08 - Myrtle Beach 18:40 - Columbia Whether you're relocating from out of state, retiring to the Southeast, or just exploring your options — watch this before you make a decision. 👉 Subscribe to Relocate Real for honest, data-driven guides on moving and living in the United States. ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This video is for informational purposes only. Crime statistics and economic data are sourced from the FBI Uniform Crime Reports, SLED, NeighborhoodScout, CrimeGrade, and U.S. Census Bureau. All figures are approximations and should be independently verified before making any relocation decisions.