If you are moving to Charleston SC, you are in luck. Not only is Charleston SC one of the most beautiful and historic cities in America, it is also the nicest. Year after year, the people of Charleston SC are voted to be the most pleasant, polite, mannerly, and considerate in the nation. The total package. Conde Naste Traveler's 2011 Reader's Choice Award for Best City went to Charleston SC for the first time, even though we have for years been in the top ten. Once I was asked by a Charleston newby, why there were so many cemeteries in the area and the answer is easy. Once you come here, you never want to leave. That and the city has a large number of churches, hence our nickname, the "Holy City".

Charleston SC's welcoming, warm spirit extends beyond the limits of the downtown Charleston area. In the numerous suburbs, each with it's own distinct "personality", new residents are welcomed with enthusiasm. The people of the Charleston SC area love to share their town. When deciding where to look for a new home in Charleston, it is helpful to know a little about the different areas.