Rock Hill, SC, has been recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the ‘Best Places to Live for Families‘, ranking #41 on the list. This accolade was announced on the City of Rock Hill’s social media earlier today. Notably, Rock Hill is the only South Carolina city to make the list, with Wake Forest, NC, also featured at #25, just behind Fargo, North Dakota and Georgetown, Kentucky.
Fortune Magazine praised Rock Hill’s family-friendly environment and quiet atmosphere, highlighting its appeal for employees of nearby Fortune 500 companies like Bank of America and Lowe’s. The city’s tech incubator, Knowledge Park, was commended for attracting over $100 million in redevelopment and investment plans.
Experts note that all generations are increasingly drawn to places that support health beyond traditional health care models. Sharecare surveyed over 5 million Americans to calculate a city’s Community Well-Being Index, which was factored into Fortune’s analysis. With more Americans caring for both children and aging parents, multigenerational living is becoming more important. The National Association of Realtors reports nearly one in five Gen X homebuyers and many first-time millennial and Gen Z homebuyers are planning for multigenerational homes.
