North Charleston, SC
Living in North Charleston
Bikeability29
Walkability27
Commute59
Public Transit35
Affordability71
Public Safety53
Airports51
Hospitals50
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools30
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
112kPopulation+17k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
54%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black44%
Caucasian38%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate31%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$6.5k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military2%
Sales and office21%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$175kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
32%Built 2000 or Later
$843Median Monthly Rent+$210 (2010–19)
40%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached49%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity82%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas16%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in North Charleston
United States45
South Carolina43
Charleston Metro Area40
Charleston County38
Property Crime in North Charleston
United States48
South Carolina52
Charleston Metro Area48
Charleston County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 7 | 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 North Charleston
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding77
Tornado22
Coastal Flooding51
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near North Charleston, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near North Charleston, SC
Cathedral Academy
2 miles, W
Northside Christian School
2 miles, N
Divine Redeemer School
3 miles, E
St Peters Academy
5 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near North Charleston, SC
Charleston Southern University
5 miles, N
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
10 miles, SE
Medical University of South Carolina
11 miles, SE
College of Charleston
12 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near North Charleston, SC
Trident Medical Center
4 miles, N
Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital
8 miles, S
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
8 miles, SE
Musc Medical Center
11 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near North Charleston, SC
Myrtle Beach International Airport
84 miles, NE
Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport
86 miles, SW
Florence Regional Airport
90 miles, N