Charleston, SC
Population 152,014 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSA. Moving to or from Charleston? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
152,014
Cost of living (RPP)
100.962
Annual avg temp
67°F
Typical home
$589,607
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $90,038 |
| Median age | 36.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.5% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $469,100 |
| Median gross rent | $1,632/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.29 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 100.962 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 88.212, goods 96.339, services 119.77. Source: BEA, Charleston-North Charleston, SC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
67°F
January low
44°F
July high
88°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 44.3". Station: CHARLESTON CITY, SC US (4.1 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$589,607
ZHVI YoY
+0.5%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$2,165/mo
ZORI YoY
+2.8%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC
Total employment (MSA)
374,860
Median wage (annual)
$46,130
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 46,720 | $41,590 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 41,780 | $28,460 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 36,680 | $34,810 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 33,150 | $38,280 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 26,230 | $79,390 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
North Charleston, SC 12 mi · 23 min Savannah, GA 116 mi · 2h 37m Columbia, SC 119 mi · 2h 27m Wilmington, NC 174 mi · 4h 3m Charlotte, NC 206 mi · 4h 1m Fayetteville, NC 219 mi · 4h 9m Concord, NC 223 mi · 4h 24m Jacksonville, FL 239 mi · 4h 43m High Point, NC 270 mi · 5h 20m Greensboro, NC 273 mi · 5h 22m