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

78/ 100

Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB-
EnvironmentB
WeatherA+

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 Stats

Pop: 27,449

Home Value: $221K

29418

Area Stats

Pop: 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.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB-
EnvironmentB
WeatherA+
AmenitiesA+

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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.