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Charleston
  • City in South Carolina
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Charleston

#3 in Best Places to Live in Charleston Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Charleston is a city in South Carolina with a population of 147,928. Charleston is in Charleston County and is one of the best places to live in South Carolina. Living in Charleston offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Charleston there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Charleston and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Charleston are above average.
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    Population
    147,928
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $369,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,400
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      44%
    • Own
      56%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      310.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      12
      6.1
    • Rape
      50.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      62.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      180.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,723.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      324.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      20%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Charleston

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $76,556
    National
    $69,021
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