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Charleston, SC

Founded in 1670, making it the oldest city in South Carolina, Charleston is a major tourism attraction thanks to its rich history and well-preserved architecture. The city has a reputation for its lavish restaurants, music, art, shopping and the Footlight Players – the state’s oldest community theater group. Higher education satellite campuses in the city include the College of Charleston, The Citadel and the University of South Carolina.

Charleston Rankings

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Affordable Places To Live In Charleston

Median Household Income
$63,500
Median Home Value
$319,787
Housing Affordability Index
105
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
17.20%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In Charleston

Unemployment Rate
3.20%
Total Businesses
7353
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
51.20%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
67.00%
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Food Scene in Charleston

45.30%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
39.00
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
55.70%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$1,302.00

Love Where You Live In Charleston

Volunteerism Rate
19.60%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
56.80%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
7.90%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
50.20
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Health in Charleston

90.20%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
16.20%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
0.81
26.60%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months
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Where to Live Now In Charleston

Average Mortgage Amount
$985.08
Median Rent
$956
51.50%
Of Homes Owned
48.50%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Charleston

10.50%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
13.90%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
13.70%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
18.90%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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