City Intelligence
North Charleston, SC
What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in North Charleston. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.
Livability Score
Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.
Population
51,835
Median Home
$218K
Median Income
$53K
Zip Codes Covered
2
With a population of 51,835, North Charleston is a mid-sized SC city. Median household income is $53K with homes valued around $218K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).
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Market Snapshot
Key housing and market metrics for North Charleston, SC. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.
Median Home Value
$218K
Vacancy Rate
13.0%
Owner-Occupied
52%
ZIP Code Breakdown
Area stats for ZIP codes in North Charleston, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.
29405
Area StatsPop: 27,449
Home Value: $221K
29418
Area StatsPop: 24,386
Home Value: $214K
North Charleston Area Map
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Schools Near North Charleston
Schools in and around North Charleston, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.
Elementary Schools (12)
Bowen's Corner Elementary
Chicora Elementary
Hanahan Elementary
Hunley Park Elementary
Lambs Elementary
Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary
Midland Park Primary
North Charleston Elementary
Pepperhill Elementary
Springfield Elementary
W. B. Goodwin Elementary
Middle Schools (5)
C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art
Charleston School of the Arts
Hanahan Middle
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori
Morningside Middle
High Schools (3)
Academic Magnet High
Berkeley County Middle College High
Hanahan High
Private Schools (8)
ADDLESTONE HEBREW ACADEMY
CATHEDRAL ACADEMY
CHARLESTON BILINGUAL ACADEMY
CHARLESTON CLASSICAL SCHOOL
DIVINE REDEEMER SCHOOL
NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
OWENS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
TRINITY MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Livability Grades
How North Charleston stacks up across six key categories.
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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 2 most populated zip codes for North Charleston and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.