Seneca : South Carolina
Living a Lakeside Lifestyle in Seneca, South_Carolina
Seneca is a small town of 8,000 very near the important Lake Keowee recreation area. There you will find beautiful lakes, majestic mountains, peaceful surroundings and very nice people. The boating on immense Lake Keowee is spectacular. Clemson University is the next town away. You will always enjoy the outdoors with our mild climate. Our community is also attractive due to the low property taxes and insurance rates, low crime rate, constantly improving healthcare and new retirement communities.
Where to Retire in Seneca and Home Prices
Zillow reports the median home value was $278,282in late 2022, a rise of 27% over the past year.
What Is Special about Seneca
This part of South Carolina and its Lake Keowee district is up and coming as both a retirement and resort destination. The presence of Clemson University is an added plus.
What Is Not Special about Seneca
It is a small town.
Climate and Physical Environment
Seneca is in western South Carolina in the lake district. The average July high temperature is 91 and the average January low is 30. The wettest month is March (6")
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
Seneca's Historical District consists of a number of homes and three churches that were built in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Nearby Clemson and Greenville are best bets for local culture.
Crime
Seneca does have a crime rate higher than the national average, most of it being theft type offences.
Medical Facilities
Oconee Medical Center.
Transportation
The closest major airport is Greenville/Spartanburg International Airport about 50 miles away.
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