At a Glance
Median Income
$83,031
$36,627 per capita
Home Value
$222,100
Zillow: $313,727
Median Rent
$1,517/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
13.8% smoking rate
How Ladson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ladson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ladson a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ladson residents earn a median household income of $83,031 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,627. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,549 business establishments, including 263 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ladson is $222,100 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,727. Median rent is $1,517/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
19.6% of adults in Ladson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ladson has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population16,261
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density2,346/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born12.1%
Veterans14.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$83,031
Per Capita$36,627
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$6,706M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
Housing
A+
Home Value$222,100
Rent$1,517
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$313,727
Housing Units5,877
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,693/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
Elevation39 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute31 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Ladson was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Charleston Afb/International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
12.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 263 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.