Public education for local kids is provided by the School District of Pickens County. For higher education, well-regarded Clemson University is just 21 miles south of Pickens, and Spartanburg Community College is 47 miles east of town. Many private colleges and universities are also nearby.

Buy vs Renting to Own 

If you’re looking to purchase a home, you could fall into three categories: ready to buy, ready to rent to own and rent a bit longer. Buying is your best option, so if you’re ready, you should. Rent to own is also a good option because it sets you on course to buy a property soon.

If you’ll be ready to buy a property within the next three years, rent to own is the right option for you. Your lease term should be at least six months longer than how much time you need to qualify for financing; that way, you have some buffer room in case something goes wrong. Whenever you are ready, you can close on the home and start building equity on it.

If it’s going to take more than three years for you to qualify for financing, keep renting until you’re less than three years away. Just because rent to own isn’t right for you now doesn’t mean it won’t be in the future.

Summary

Located in the foothills of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, Pickens is a small community in South Carolina’s Upcountry. The town has a long, interesting history which is well-displayed, and it boasts a variety of community activities and events such as the annual Azalea Festival and local concerts. The town’s foothill location also provides numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation at local lakes, creeks, waterfalls and mountains as well as the town’s amenity-filled parks. Local schools and nearby universities provide residents with access to a top-notch education.