Hopkins, SC Homes for Rent

Hopkins, SC, located in unincorporated Richland County, offers a rural lifestyle within 15 miles of Columbia. This community features modest single-story ranch homes, often set on large grassy plots and accessible via country roads lined with tall pines. The area has a notable military presence due to its proximity to Fort Jackson Army base and McEntire Joint National Guard Base, both within a 15-mile radius. Hopkins is less than 10 miles from Garners Ferry Road, which hosts a variety of chain retailers and restaurants, including a Walmart Supercenter and Lowe’s Home Improvement. For outdoor activities, residents can visit Congaree National Park, located less than 10 miles south, to enjoy kayaking, canoeing, and hiking through old-growth bottomland hardwood forests. Local amenities include the Hopkins Park recreation center and the Hopkins Park Adult Activity Center, offering fitness and social activities for adults. The community is served by Hopkins Elementary, Hopkins Middle School, and Lower Richland High School, which has a strong Army JROTC program. For travel, residents can access Interstate-77 via Bluff or Garners Ferry roads, providing a direct route to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.