Charleston, SC

Charleston County · Population 150,277

Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY 3.0

About Charleston

The Holy City enchants with antebellum architecture, award-winning Lowcountry cuisine, and barrier island beaches.

Photos of Charleston

I took photo with Canon camera of Charleston, SC, City Hall.

Billy Hathorn · CC BY 3.0

Charleston City Hall, French Quarter, Charleston, SC

Warren LeMay from Covington, KY, United States · CC0

US Post Office and Courthouse, French Quarter, Charleston, SC

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$68,500

Median Income

$420,000

Home Value

107.5

Cost of Living

100 = national avg

3.1%

Unemployment

55/100

Walk Score

24.5 min

Commute

Score Breakdown

Walkability

Schools

Safety

Affordability

Dining

100

Commute

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Best Beach Towns in South Carolina

Ranked #2 of 7

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Median Household Income	$68,500
Median Home Value	$420,000
Cost of Living Index	107.5
Poverty Rate	13.2%
Unemployment Rate	3.1%
Violent Crime Rate	5.5/1,000
Property Crime Rate	32/1,000
Walk Score	55
School Rating	73/100
Average Commute	24.5 min
Restaurants per 10k	60

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