Westside, Charleston, SC
Living in Westside
Bikeability90
Walkability89
Commute94
Public Transit57
Affordability90
Public Safety46
Airports53
Hospitals56
Colleges25
1←PoorGreat→100
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) | |
---|---|---|---|
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Westside, Charleston, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Westside, Charleston, SC
Ashley Hall School
1 miles, E
The Charleston Catholic School
1 miles, NE
Mason Preparatory School
1 miles, SE
New Israel Christian School
1 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Westside, Charleston, SC
Medical University of South Carolina
1 miles, SE
College of Charleston
1 miles, SE
Charleston Southern University
15 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Westside, Charleston, SC
Musc Medical Center
1 miles, SE
Roper Hospital
1 miles, SE
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
4 miles, N
Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital
5 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Westside, Charleston, SC
Myrtle Beach International Airport
85 miles, NE
Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport
86 miles, SW
Florence Regional Airport
97 miles, N