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Known as the "Capital of Lake Murray", Chapin is a small town in the hilly Piedmont region of South Carolina. It's an upper-middle-class community town known for its small-town atmosphere and laid-back lakeside lifestyle near one of South Carolina's largest recreational lakes.

Chapin is about 20 miles northwest of Columbia, South Carolina. It is often thought of as a suburb of Columbia, and although it does have a typical family-friendly suburban atmosphere, it's also very much its community. The first settlers arrived in this area in the 1700s, and Chapin was incorporated as a town in 1889. Today, around 1,700 people call it home.

What to do in Chapin, SC

Chapin, SC may be a small town, but there's much to see and do here. Outdoor recreation is a major part of life in Chapin, thanks to its proximity to Lake Murray, and the town also offers a wealth of shopping and dining options. Some of the top attractions in Chapin, SC include:

• Lake Life: 50,000-acre Lake Murray is a fixture of life in Chapin. The lake offers some of the best bass fishing in South Carolina and is also a boater's paradise. Hilton Recreation Area is a perfect place to get on the water, offering a fishing pier, boat ramp, and picnic area.
• Outdoor Adventure: Crooked Creek Park is a great place to get active in Chapin, with bike paths and ball fields. Nearby Dreher Island State Park also offers camping, hiking, and access to Lake Murray.
• Eat and Drink: Chapin offers some amazing restaurants and cafes. The Coffee Shelf is a fun coffee shop and bookstore in the heart of Downtown, and Tap It! Bottles and Brews is a must-visit for craft beer fans. The Downtown Chapin Farmers Market is also a great place to get local produce from May through October.
• Festivals and Events: Chapin's best-known event is the annual Labor Day Festival, which marks the unofficial end of summer every year. The festival includes a parade, a classic car show, and dozens of vendors offering arts, crafts, food, and drink.

Working in Chapin, SC

The current unemployment rate in Chapin is 3.7%, considerably lower than the national average. The median income in Chapin is also well above the national average at $51,984. A little over 33% of adults in Chapin have a bachelor's degree or higher—significantly more than the national average—and the job market in Chapin is predominantly white-collar.

Management, sales, and office/administrative support occupations are some of the most common jobs in Chapin, and it is common for Chapin residents to commute to work in nearby Columbia. The leading industries in the Chapin area are trade, transportation and utilities, leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, education and health services, and manufacturing.

Chapin, SC Neighborhoods

Although Chapin is a small town, it has several distinct neighborhoods, each with its unique atmosphere. Some of the more popular places to live in and around Chapin, SC, include:

• Chapin Town Center: Located right at the heart of Chapin, the Town Center neighborhood includes a large area of residential streets, as well as the town's central business district, with numerous locally owned shops and restaurants. The median real estate price in the Chapin Town Center is $230,000, and most residences here are newly built owner-occupied homes.
• Chapin South: Extending south from the Town Center to the shores of Lake Murray, Chapin South is a suburban neighborhood with a median real estate value of $388,000. Medium to large single-family homes dominate this neighborhood, most built between 1970 and 2000. Many homes are close to the water.
• White Rock: East of Chapin, the community of White Rock is an area that has seen a huge growth in recent years. Most homes in White Rock have been built since 2000 and are typically medium to large single-family homes with a median real estate value of $307,000.

Chapin, SC School District

Public schools in Chapin, SC include Chapin Elementary, Chapin Middle School, and Chapin High School, all of which are part of Lexington-Richmond School District 5. Schools in this district are generally rated highly, with Chapin High School ranked #21 among the best public high schools in South Carolina.

Although there are no colleges or universities right in Chapin, the community is convenient to several institutions of higher learning. Chapin is less than a 30-minute drive from Columbia, which is home to the University of South Carolina, Benedict College and Columbia College, among others.

Moving to Chapin, SC Resource Guide

Chapin, SC is a welcoming place, providing many great resources for new residents. Be sure to check out the official Town of Chapin website for information on the local Police Department and Fire Department. To learn more about local parks, playgrounds, and other outdoor facilities, check out the Irmo-Chapin Recreation Commission.

The Town of Chapin provides water and sewer utilities, and trash pickup and recycling are overseen by Capital Waste Services. Learn more about gas and electric utilities through the Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative and SC Electric & Gas.

Chapin, SC Housing

The overall cost of living in Chapin is above average for South Carolina but below average compared to the United States. The median home price in Chapin is $328,000, and home appreciation has been 6.1% over the last ten years. Average rental rates range from $964 for a studio apartment to $1,466 for a three-bedroom apartment.