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Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Hartsville.

About Hartsville, SC

Hartsville, SC, is the largest city in Darlington County, SC. The City of Hartsville is located in South Carolina's Pee Dee region and is accessible from I-20 and I-95. Hartsville's population is 7,764. The presence of Coker University makes Hartsville a small college town. Hartsville offers amenities for students and families, including several city-managed parks.

What To Do In Hartsville, SC.

Learn about Hartsville's history at the Hartsville Museum. Housed in a former post office, the museum features local history and art. The building is on the National Registry of Historic Places. Entrance to the museum is free. In 2000, the museum opened a sculpture exhibit in an adjoining courtyard. Additional Hartsville history is displayed at the John L. Hart House, the Thomas E. Hart House at Kalmia Gardens, the Hartsville Passenger Station, and Pride Park.

Kayakers can rent kayaks and equipment at Lawton Park on the shore of Lake Prestwood. Lawton Park also features lit tennis courts, a boardwalk, a pier, picnic shelters, playgrounds, and public restrooms.

Exercise or go for a leisurely walk at Byerly Park. Enjoy Byerly Park's outdoor or indoor facilities, including horseshoe pits, a track, walking trails, an indoor basketball court, playgrounds, tennis courts, and even an early literacy play trail for young learners.

Visit Neptune Island to cool down on a hot summer day. Slowly float down the lazy river or speed down one of the water slides.

The Main Street Hartsville organization will host a summer block party on the third Friday of May through September. Each block party features bands sponsored by local businesses. In addition to block parties, the organization hosts a vibrant farmer's market on the second Saturday of the month.

If art interests you, check out the Black Creek Arts Council. The non-profit organization maintains galleries, displays art exhibits, and offers art classes for all ages.

Hartsville features the Hartsville Memorial Library, the most heavily used library in the Darlington County Library System. The library joined the Darlington County library system in 1968. A group of volunteers founded the library in 1920. The library is open to visitors seven days a week.

Working In Hartsville, SC.

Healthcare and manufacturing top the list of industries in Hartsville, both at 16.1%. Education is next at 14.3%, followed by retail (12%), accommodation (9.1%), public service (5.2%), Other (3.7%) Finance (3.7%), Construction (3.4%), Professional, Science, and technology (3.2%) Arts (2.9%), Utilities (2.8%) and finally, Real Estate at 2.0%.

Most Hartsville residents enjoy a commute of fewer than 15 minutes each way. Local employers include Gillespie's Peanut, a local shop that sells locally grown peanuts.

Per capita income is $23,469, and the median household income in Hartsville is $35,487.

Hartsville, SC Neighborhoods

• West Hartsville: Most homes in the Hartsville neighborhood have 3, 4, 5, or more bedrooms. The owners occupy most of the houses. Due to the low population density, West Hartsville has a rural feel. The median home price is $194,822, and rent averages $1,285 monthly.
• North Hartsville: A middle-income suburban neighborhood, North Hartsville residents are primarily homeowners. Homes are small or medium houses with no more than three bedrooms. Some North Hartsville residents live in mobile homes. The median purchase price is $145,857, and the average monthly rent is $839.
• Coker College/S Marquis Highway: The low population density gives this neighborhood a rural ambiance. Most of the residents in the community own their small or medium-sized homes. However, some college students live mostly in single-parent families. The median cost of a house is $88,097, and the average rent is $906.
• Lydia: Lydia is an unincorporated rural neighborhood outside of Hartsville. Residential dwellings consist of large and medium mobile homes and single-family houses. Over 50% of occupied residences in Lydia are mobile homes. The median cost is $82,463, and rent averages around $1,167.

Hartsville, SC, School District

Most of the public schools in Hartsville, including the middle and high schools, are part of the Darlington County School District. Hartsville is the location of the South Carolina Governor's School of Science and Mathematics (GSSM). GSSM offers online programs for students in grades 10 -12 and an in-residence program for juniors and seniors. Butler Academy, a tuition-free public charter school, is located in Hartsville. Hartsville also has private schools, including Christian-based day schools.

Coker University sits on 15 acres in downtown Hartsville. A private liberal arts college, Coker University has a student body of around 1,100.

Moving To Hartsville, SC.

Before your move to Hartsville, you should fill out a utility services agreement. The agreement provides trash pick-up, recycling services, yard waste pick-up, and water and sewer services. The City of Hartsville has compiled a helpful list of places to contact before you move to Hartsville.

The City of Hartsville government consists of a mayor and six additional town council members. Voters elect all positions, the mayor at large and one council member per district.

Hartsville, SC. Housing

The cost of living in Hartsville is only 79.5% of the national average. However, Hartsville residents pay above the national average for utilities and healthcare. Incoming Hartsville residents will pay an average of $83,900 for a house, which is much lower than the national average of $231,200.