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About Hartsville, SC

Located in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina, Hartsville is the largest town in Darlington County. Travelers can reach Hartsville from I-20 and I-95. Hartsville is an ethnically diverse college town with a population of 7,764 (2020 U.S. Census). Due to the number of students in the area, Hartsville offers several amenities geared towards students.

Hartsville's visitors center, 'The Key,' is located at 106 East Carolina Blvd., next to City Hall.

What to do in Hartsville, SC

There are interesting things to do, which include art, exploring historical museums, recreation, and exercise.

Arts

The Black Creek Arts Council houses galleries and offers art classes for all ages.

The Hartsville Memorial Library was founded in 1920 by a group of volunteers. In 1968, the library joined the Darlington Library System. The Hartsville Memorial Library is the largest facility in the Darlington Library System and has the highest circulation statistics. The library is open seven days a week.

History and Museums

The Hartsville Museum features exhibits on local history as well as art exhibits. The building was originally a post office built during the 1930s. In 2000, an outdoor sculpture courtyard was added. Admission is free. Across the street from the museum, The Edition is available for events, parties, and meetings.

Edventure Hartsville, a satellite location of South Carolina's Edventure Children's Museum, is located in downtown Hartsville.

Other historic landmarks include the John L Hart House, The Thomas E Hart House at Kalmia Gardens, the Hartsville Passenger Station, and Pride Park.

Recreation and Exercise

Hartsville is home to six parks, including the Byerly Park Recreation Complex. Byerly Park sits on 93 acres and includes an indoor sports center with fitness equipment, exercise classes, an indoor track, and an indoor basketball court. Outdoors, the park features baseball, football, and soccer fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, horseshoe pits, picnic areas, and a 1.2-mile walking trail. The Born Learning Trail provides early-literacy play features for very young children.

Hartsville is also home to a branch of the YMCA of Upper Pee Dee, which offers a teen center, indoor pool, track, fitness equipment, and fitness classes.

Boaters can rent kayaks at Lawton Park by Lake Prestwood. Guests can enjoy a soak or a wild ride down a water slide at the Neptune Island Water Park. The town is known for Gillespie's Peanuts, which sells locally-grown roasted peanuts.

Working in Hartsville, SC

Most residents commute for less than 15 minutes each way. The top industries include:

• Manufacturing (22.6%)
• Education (14.7%)
• Healthcare/social assistance (13.8%)
• Retail (10.0%)
• Accommodation/food services (9.8%)
• Transportation & warehousing (7.9%)
• Professional/scientific/technical services (4.1%)

Hartsville’s median household income is $48,424, and per capita income is $27,832.

Hartsville, SC Neighborhoods

Hartsville features a mix of rural homes and small apartment communities.

West Hartsville (Clyde / Kellytown):
Median home price: $313,612
Average rent: $1,486
Vacancy rate: 6.6%
Homes are mostly medium (3–4 beds) or large (4+ beds), primarily owner-occupied.

City Center:
Homes built between 1940–1969.
Median home price: $263,465
Average rent: $1,445
Vacancy rate: 17%
Housing includes bungalows, medium homes, and small apartment buildings.

Pine Ridge / Green Hill:
Rural neighborhood.
Median home price: $219,519
Average rent: $1,551
Vacancy rate: 11.8%
Mobile homes account for 32% of dwellings.

North Hartsville:
Suburban, middle-income neighborhood.
Median home price: $182,438
Average rent: $1,640
Vacancy rate: 11.7%

Auburn / Coker University:
Median home price: $140,167
Average rent: $1,432
Vacancy rate: 21.7%
Primarily owner-occupied homes.

Lydia:
Unincorporated rural area.
Median home price: $121,616
Average rent: $1,118
Vacancy rate: 30.4%

Hartsville, SC School District

The City of Hartsville is part of the Darlington County School District. Hartsville is home to several elementary schools, Hartsville Middle School, and Hartsville High School.

There are five private schools in Hartsville. The top-ranked ones are Emmanuel Christian School (PK to 12th grade) and Kelleytown Baptist Kindergarten (PK to K).

Hartsville is also home to Coker University and the South Carolina Governor's School of Science and Mathematics.

Moving to Hartsville, SC

Hartsville operates under a council-manager system. The city council consists of a mayor elected at large and six council members elected by district.

The Parks & Recreation Department oversees the city’s parks, cemeteries, Hartsville Airport, and a regional airport.

Hartsville, SC Housing

The median home cost is $258,000, while the national median is $410,800. Housing costs are 8% lower than other parts of the state and 28% less than the national average.

The overall cost of living is 92% of the national average. Utility expenses are above average, but overall affordability remains strong.

Military Bases Near Hartsville, SC

Here are the military bases within 50 miles:

• Fort Jackson (Columbia, SC)
• McEntire Joint National Guard Base (Eastover, SC)