Charleston County, SC
Living in Charleston County
Bikeability
43
Walkability
40
Commute
61
Public Transit
29
Affordability
47
Public Safety
63
Airports
51
Hospitals
55
Colleges
20
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
41
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
401k
Population
+59k (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
44%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
58%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black27%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate23%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$64k
Median Household Income
+$16k (2010–19)
87%
Above Poverty
+2% (2010–19)
25 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Military1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$316k
Median Home Value
+$74k (2010–19)
28%
Built 2000 or Later
$987
Median Monthly Rent
+$276 (2010–19)
52%
Owner-Occupied
+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K14%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity78%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas19%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Charleston County
United States45
South Carolina43
Property Crime in Charleston County
United States48
South Carolina52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 48 | 4 | 0 |
Feb | 51 | 3 | 0 |
Mar | 57 | 4 | 0 |
Apr | 64 | 3 | 0 |
May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 80 | 6 | 0 |
Sep | 76 | 5 | 0 |
Oct | 67 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 58 | 3 | 0 |
Dec | 50 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Charleston County
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding76
Tornado23
Coastal Flooding54
Hurricane Force Winds5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Charleston County, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Charleston County, SC
Harvest Time International Academy
0 miles, N
The Charleston Catholic School
0 miles, W
Meeting Street Academy
0 miles, NW
New Israel Christian School
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Charleston County, SC
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
1 miles, W
College of Charleston
1 miles, S
Medical University of South Carolina
1 miles, S
Charleston Southern University
15 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Charleston County, SC
Musc Medical Center
1 miles, S
Roper Hospital
1 miles, S
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
3 miles, NW
East Cooper Medical Center
6 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Charleston County, SC
Charleston Airforce Base-International Airport
9 miles, NW
Myrtle Beach International Airport
84 miles, NE
Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport
87 miles, SW
Florence Regional Airport
97 miles, N