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About Charleston Central

Charleston Central is a suburb in the Charleston Metro Area and in the Charleston County. It has a population of 34,931 and a population density of 4,119, which is 98% above the national average. It has a median age of 29, which is 8 years below the Charleston Metro median age and 9 years below the national average.


Charleston Central has a median home value of $766,400, which is 47% above the Metro average.The average rent of $3,140 is 41% above the metro average rent and 66% above the national average rent. The average household income in Charleston Central is $58,161 , which is 12% below the Metro average household income and 11% below the national average of household income.


The average school rating in Charleston Central is 4. Charleston Central also has a crime index 117 that is below the Metro average and above the National average.


$729,600Median Home Value
$396,954 Charleston Metro Area
$3,140Median Rent
$1,907 Charleston Metro Area
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School Rating
117
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index
5 mins To Charleston Metro Area
16 mins Average Travel Time To Work

Charleston Central Zip Code

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Charleston Central's population is made up of 26% married, 62% single, 7% divorced and 5% widowed. Millennials make up the largest percentage of the population at 44%, while Baby Boomers have the second largest segment at 27%. Homeowners make up 43% of the population in Charleston Central.

34,863Population
789,932 Charleston Metro Area
4,091Population Density
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female
29 Median Age
37 Charleston Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Charleston Central is $46,693. The Median Household Income is $62,694 and the Charleston Central Unemployment Rate is 6%.

$46,693Income Per Capita
$39,923 Charleston Metro Area
$62,694Median Household Income
$70,275 Charleston Metro Area
25% Poverty Rate
12% Charleston Metro Area
6% Unemployment Rate
4% Charleston Metro Area
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$729,600Median Home Value
$396,954 Charleston Metro Area
$3,140Median Rent
$1,907 Charleston Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Charleston Metro Area

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Renters
57%
Home Owners
43%
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Top Schools in Charleston Central

1871 Wallace School Road, Charleston, SC, 29407
615
Enrollment
K-5
Grade
Berkeley 01
9
/10
2365 Daniel Island Drive, Charleston, SC, 29492
1153
Enrollment
PK-8
Grade
Charleston 01
9
/10
103 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC, 29401
480
Enrollment
K-8
Grade
Charleston 01
8
/10
883 Mikell Drive, Charleston, SC, 29412
713
Enrollment
PK-5
Grade
Charleston 01
8
/10
605 Center Street, Mt. Pleasant, SC, 29464
624
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PK-5
Grade
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Charleston Metro Area
16 mins Average Travel Time To Work
Commute To
Charleston International Airport
12 mins
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
less than 5 mins
South University Savannah
2 hr 27 mins
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Charleston Central crime index is 117 which is higher than the national average. Click here to see the Safest Places to Live in Charleston Central.

117
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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