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North charleston, SC

North charleston, SC.

Population: 32,001 (Census ACS)

The median home value in North charleston, SC is $298,769 — down 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $330,000 after a median 82 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,648/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, hurricane, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$298,769

Median home value

-1.7%

1-year change

82

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$298,769
1-year appreciation
-1.7%
3-year appreciation
+3.8%
5-year appreciation
+32.1%
10-year appreciation
+111.4%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$309,937
House Price Index (state)
444.0 (+2.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$330,000
Median list price
$326,450
Median price per sqft
$222
1-year sale-price change
-0.3%
Median days on market
82 days
Homes sold (recent period)
71
For-sale inventory
116
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
89
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
22

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,648/mo
1-year rent change
+1.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,470/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,540/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,690/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,100/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,420/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
Charleston 01, SC Public Charter School District
Schools include
A. C. Corcoran Elementary, Midland Park Primary, Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori, Matilda F. Dunston Elementary, Deer Park Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, hurricane, earthquake, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 88% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Macalloy Corporation (8.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
67.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.1 in
Annual snowfall
0.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
212
Days with Moderate air quality
153
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
477
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
67,934
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
54,477

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site (14 mi)
National parks include
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Charleston International Airport (CHS) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charleston International Airport (CHS) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,040 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
18.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,027
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
64.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
226,174
Average weekly wage
$1,226
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,426

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

North charlestonState medianUS median
Median home value$298,769$229,480$289,727
Median sale price$330,000$290,675$325,000
Median days on market82 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,648/mo$1,650/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,027$845$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in North charleston, SC?
$298,769.
What is the median sale price in North charleston, SC?
$330,000.
How long do homes take to sell in North charleston, SC?
Median days on market: 82 days.
What is typical rent in North charleston, SC?
Typical rent: $1,648/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in North charleston, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, earthquake, iceStorm, lightning.
Is North charleston, SC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in North charleston, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 88% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in North charleston, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near North charleston, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve North charleston, SC?
8 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is North charleston, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 14.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in North charleston, SC?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in North charleston, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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