Westside, Charleston, SC

Living in Westside

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Bikeability 90
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Walkability 89
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Commute 94
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Public Transit 57
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 46
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 25
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Schools 15
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Residents

10k Population +600 (2010–19)
28  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +15% (2010–19)
47% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years56%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black38%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household47%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone19%

Economy

$61k Median Household Income +$21k (2010–19)
73% Above Poverty
18  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +12% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector68%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle8%
Car, truck, or van68%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation2%
Walked11%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$389k Median Home Value +$109k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$418 (2010–19)
35% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units15%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 194917%
Built 1939 or earlier45%

Home Value

$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K27%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity67%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas31%

Crime

Violent Crime in Westside

United States45
South Carolina43
Charleston Metro Area40
Charleston County38

Property Crime in Westside

United States48
South Carolina52
Charleston Metro Area48
Charleston County47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (65%)(32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump26%

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 Westside

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding74
Tornado20
Coastal Flooding54
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Westside, Charleston, SC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Westside, Charleston, SC

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Ashley Hall School
1 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Westside, Charleston, SC

Hospitals

Hospitals near Westside, Charleston, SC

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Musc Medical Center
1 miles, SE
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Roper Hospital
1 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Westside, Charleston, SC

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