Charleston, SC
Living in Charleston
Bikeability64
Walkability59
Commute68
Public Transit34
Affordability46
Public Safety59
Airports52
Hospitals54
Colleges23
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
135kPopulation+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
$68kMedian 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
$331kMedian Home Value+$69k (2010–19)
33%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian 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
New Israel Christian School
1 miles, SE
Meeting Street Academy
1 miles, SE
The Charleston Catholic School
1 miles, SE
Harvest Time International Academy
1 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Charleston, SC
Medical University of South Carolina
2 miles, S
College of Charleston
3 miles, SE
Charleston Southern University
13 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Charleston, SC
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
2 miles, N
Musc Medical Center
2 miles, S
Roper Hospital
3 miles, S
Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital
5 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Charleston, SC
Myrtle Beach International Airport
84 miles, NE
Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport
87 miles, SW
Florence Regional Airport
95 miles, N