In Charleston, South Carolina, the median home price is $615,257; median household income is $88,494; the population is 420,264; schools rate 6.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 426.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 25.1 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Charleston at a glance
Population
420,264
Median Household Income
$88,494
Typical Home Value
$615,257
School District Rating
6.1
Violent Crime Rate
426.1
Avg Commute Time
25.1
About Charleston
Charleston has a population of 420,264. The median home value is $615,257, 94% 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.
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 $615,257. 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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