Just 15 minutes north of Columbia along Interstate 77 lies Blythewood, population 3,800. Blythewood is considered one of the best places to live in South Carolina and is home to many young professionals raising families. Shopping, dining and entertainment choices are plentiful. Schools in Blythewood are highly rated, and Columbia is home to the University of South Carolina, South University and others. Breathtaking Lake Murray is a short drive west, with a world of outdoor recreational fun. The median sold price of a home in Blythewood is $320,000.