About Charleston County

Charleston is a county in the Charleston Metropolitan area. It has a population of 424,367 and a population density of 444, which is 79% above the national average. It has a median age of 40, which is 3 years above the Charleston Metro median age and 1 year above the national average.


Charleston County has a median home value of $560,417, which is 25% above the Metro average.The average rent of $2,008 is 5% above the metro average rent and 4% below the national average rent The average household income in Charleston County is $89,083 , which is 4% above the Metro average household income and 13% above the national average of household income.

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$560,417Median Home Value
$418,557 Charleston Metro Area
$2,008Median Rent
$1,907 Charleston Metro Area
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Charleston County's population is made up of 50% married, 34% single, 11% divorced and 5% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 37%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 29%. Homeowners make up 64% of the population in Charleston County.

424,367Population
849,417 Charleston Metro Area
444Population Density
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female
40 Median Age
37 Charleston Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Charleston County is $55,454. The Median Household Income is $89,083

$55,454Income Per Capita
$47,064 Charleston Metro Area
$89,083Median Household Income
$85,165 Charleston Metro Area
10% Poverty Rate
10% Charleston Metro Area
3% Unemployment Rate
3% Charleston Metro Area
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Amenities in Charleston County
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$560,417Median Home Value
$418,557 Charleston Metro Area
$2,008Median Rent
$1,907 Charleston Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Charleston Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
36%
Home Owners
64%
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315
Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
717
Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Kiawah Island-Seabrook Island crime index is 318 which is higher than the national average.

318
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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