Westside, Charleston, SC

Living in Westside

Bikeability90
Walkability89
Commute94
Public Transit57
Affordability90
Public Safety46
Airports53
Hospitals56
Colleges25
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Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

10kPopulation+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

$61kMedian 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

$389kMedian Home Value+$109k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian 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)
Jan4840
Feb5130
Mar5740
Apr6430
May7230
Jun7950
Jul8250
Aug8060
Sep7650
Oct6740
Nov5830
Dec5030

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Westside

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding74
Tornado20
Coastal Flooding54
Hurricane Force Winds4
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