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Berkeley County
  • County in South Carolina
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Berkeley County

#18 in Best Counties to Live in South Carolina
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Housing
      B minus
    3. Nightlife
      B+
    4. Good for Families
      B
    5. Diversity
      A minus
    6. Jobs
      A minus
    7. Weather
      B+
    8. Cost of Living
      B minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      B
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B
    11. Commute
      C
    Berkeley County is located in South Carolina with a population of 224,806. In Berkeley County, most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Berkeley County and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Berkeley County are above average.
    Population
    224,806
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $216,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,263
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      27%
    • Own
      73%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      245.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      53.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      54.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      386.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,938
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      169.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Berkeley County

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $70,786
    National
    $69,021
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