In Charleston, South Carolina, the median home price is $619,614, compared with the South Carolina median of $317,910; median household income is $88,494; the population is 420,264; schools rate 6.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 496.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 25.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Charleston at a glance
Population
420,264
Median Household Income
$88,494
Typical Home Value
$619,614
School District Rating
6.9
Violent Crime Rate
496.2
Avg Commute Time
25.1
About Charleston
Charleston has a population of 420,264. The median home value is $619,614, 95% above the South Carolina median. Median household income is $88,494 (28% above the South Carolina median). The most populated towns are Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, and West Ashley.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Charleston
11 towns, by population.
County rankings in South Carolina
Every county in South Carolina, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- Counties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment
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- Counties With the Cheapest Childcare
- Safest Counties From Natural Disasters
- Counties With the Lowest Flood Risk
- Counties With the Lowest Wildfire Risk
- Safest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime)
- Counties With the Best School Ratings
- Counties With the Highest Household Income
- Counties With the Shortest Commute
- Counties Where Homes Sell Fastest
Charleston at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Charleston?
- Charleston has a population of 420,264 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Charleston?
- The median home value in Charleston is $619,614. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Charleston?
- Median household income in Charleston is $88,494 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Charleston in?
- Charleston is in South Carolina.
- How many towns are in Charleston?
- Charleston contains 11 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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