Charleston, SC

Living in Charleston

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Bikeability 64
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Walkability 59
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Commute 68
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Public Transit 34
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Affordability 46
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 52
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 23
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Schools 42
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Residents

135k Population +19k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
53% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
53% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black22%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate18%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree19%

Households

Family household53%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone12%

Economy

$68k Median Household Income +$19k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Military1%
Sales and office21%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$331k Median Home Value +$69k (2010–19)
33% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$358 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity72%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas27%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Charleston

United States45
South Carolina43
Charleston Metro Area40
Charleston County38

Property Crime in Charleston

United States48
South Carolina52
Charleston Metro Area48
Charleston County47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump42%

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

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding75
Tornado22
Coastal Flooding54
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Charleston, SC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Charleston, SC

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Colleges

Colleges near Charleston, SC

Hospitals

Hospitals near Charleston, SC

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Musc Medical Center
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Roper Hospital
3 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Charleston, SC

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