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North Charleston, SC
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North Charleston, SC
At a Glance
How North Charleston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Charleston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is North Charleston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
North Charleston residents earn a median household income of $62,789 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,740. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 916 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Charleston is $267,700 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $307,981. Median rent is $1,364/month, with 31.5% 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 1992.
Safety & Crime
North Charleston reports 966 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 154% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,019/100K. The murder rate is 22.6/100K.
Education
28.0% of adults in North Charleston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Charleston has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.