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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Lily Williams

Thinking about relocating to Charleston from Austin

Hi all, It's a a small town city with about 17,212 people. Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Would love some local perspective.

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sacramento_greyson

Cheapest neighborhoods in Charleston?

Hey folks, I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a small town city with about 17,212 people. Poverty rate is 15.7%, which is higher than I expected. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What neighborhoods would you suggest? I'd say it's...

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Lily Williams

Remote worker thinking about Charleston

Been meaning to ask this. We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $819 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Let me know your thoughts. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has ...

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Hailey Lee

Should I move to Charleston or stay in Houston?

Alright, I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 15.7%, which is higher than I expected. Homes are going for about $133,700 on average. You can expect to pay around $819 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has investe...

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Hailey Lee

Internet providers in Charleston?

Hey everyone, It's a a small town city with about 17,212 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Charleston sits at 155.1 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. Anyone in a similar situation? People here are genuinely friend...

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Hailey Lee

Charleston is underrated, change my mind

Hey, With a population of 17,212, Charleston is a small town. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Any advice would be great. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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sffan2023

Moving to Charleston for work -advice?

Alright, With a population of 17,212, Charleston is a small town. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Rylee Wright

Anyone else love living in Charleston?

So, You can expect to pay around $819 for rent here. With a population of 17,212, Charleston is a small town. Rent is about $819/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $133,700, which is actually reasonable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lo...

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Emmett R.

Moving to Charleston -what should I know?

Homes are going for about $133,700 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Charleston sits at 155.1 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What do you all think?

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Hailey Lee

Best hidden gems in Charleston

The median home value here is around $133,700, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 15.7%, which is higher than I expected. It's a a small town city with about 17,212 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The wea...

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