Charleston-North Charleston Metro Area, SC
Living in the Charleston Metro Area
Bikeability33
Walkability33
Commute46
Public Transit22
Affordability55
Public Safety61
Airports49
Hospitals51
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools33
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
775kPopulation+133k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black25%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate25%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military1%
Sales and office22%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$237kMedian Home Value+$44k (2010–19)
33%Built 2000 or Later
$953Median Monthly Rent+$252 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity79%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas17%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Charleston Metro Area
United States45
South Carolina43
Property Crime in the Charleston Metro Area
United States48
South Carolina52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 47 | 4 | 0 |
Feb | 50 | 3 | 0 |
Mar | 56 | 4 | 0 |
Apr | 63 | 3 | 0 |
May | 71 | 3 | 0 |
Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
Aug | 80 | 7 | 0 |
Sep | 75 | 6 | 0 |
Oct | 66 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 57 | 3 | 0 |
Dec | 49 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Charleston Metro Area
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding72
Tornado22
Coastal Flooding40
Hurricane Force Winds4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Charleston-North Charleston Metro Area, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Charleston-North Charleston Metro Area, SC
Crowfield Academy
3 miles, SW
Londonderry Christian Montessori
3 miles, W
Northside Christian School
6 miles, SW
Northwood Academy
6 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Charleston-North Charleston Metro Area, SC
Charleston Southern University
4 miles, SW
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
16 miles, S
Medical University of South Carolina
17 miles, S
College of Charleston
17 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Charleston-North Charleston Metro Area, SC
Trident Medical Center
5 miles, SW
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
12 miles, S
Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital
14 miles, S
East Cooper Medical Center
16 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Charleston-North Charleston Metro Area, SC
Myrtle Beach International Airport
77 miles, NE
Florence Regional Airport
82 miles, N
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
90 miles, NW