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Isle of Palms, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Charleston County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
4,350
Population
980/sq mi density
$148,029
Median Income
$119,415 per capita
$1,192,200
Home Value
$1,586,373 Zillow
$3,236
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
23
Violent Crime/100K
1,970 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$148,029 median income, 0.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$1,192,200 home value, $3,236/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
23 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$1,192,200
323% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$3,236/mo
178% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
90.7%
39% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,429
Median year built: 1986
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$1,192,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,586,373
Median Sale Price
$2,100,000
Median List Price
$1,762,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
90.7%
Owner-Occupied
9.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$928/mo
1 Bedroom
$982/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,155/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,450/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,699/mo
Census median rent:
$3,236/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
139 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
15
Price Drops
16.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$913
Active Inventory
93
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
21% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1986
Average age of housing stock: 40 years
Homeownership Rate
90.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $1,192,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,586,373 |
| Median Sale Price | $2,100,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,762,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $913 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $3,236 |
| FMR Studio | $928 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $982 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,155 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,450 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,699 |
Market
| Days on Market | 139 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.1% |
| Homes Sold | 15 |
| Active Inventory | 93 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $913 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 90.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 9.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 90.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,429 |
| Median Year Built | 1986 |
| Rent Burden | 24.6% |