Charleston, SC Livability

Charleston

77
Ranked in the 93rd percentile

Charleston

  • Lots of Local Amenities
  • Sunny Weather
  • High Income per Capita
  • Stable Housing Market
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77Charleston
60South Carolina
64USA
AmenitiesA+ There are lots of amenities close to this location. View Amenities Report Cost of livingF Cost of living index is 19% higher than South Carolina View Cost Of Living Report CrimeC+ Total crimes are 26% lower than South Carolina View Crime Report EducationC- High school graduation rate is 13% higher than South Carolina View Education Report EmploymentB- Median household income is 23% higher than South Carolina View Employment Report HousingC+ Median home value is 88% higher than South Carolina View Housing Report WeatherA+ Average summer temperature is 78°F View Weather Report Reviews? Read or write a review about this area View All Reviews

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Compare Charleston, SC Livability To Other Cities

Best Cities Near Charleston, SC

PlaceLivability scoreScoreMilesPopulationPop.
Charleston, SC770129,888
Sullivan's Island, SC765.82,049
Summerville, SC7421.447,919
James Island, SC74211,844
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Mount Pleasant, SC737.877,907
Hanahan, SC731220,710
Folly Beach, SC737.62,732
Kiawah Island, SC7213.41,543
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Southern Hospitality and affordable
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Attractions8/10
Community8/10
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Dining9/10
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Charleston is everything i thought it would be, quaint in feel but not small and the people are so kind! I never understood Southern Hospitality until I moved here http://www.drhorton.com/South-Carolina/Charleston.aspx it really is amazing! the Prices of everything and the people make it a great place to be. …
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HerbertBPosted on Oct 25, 2016
History, Southern Charm, Beaches, Great Food, and Friendly Smiles
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Attractions8/10
Community10/10
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Growing up on James Island, I lived in Charleston until I was 19, I then moved away to Houston, TX and have since moved back to the area. The best part about Charleston is this, since I was away for nearly 15 years, when I came back, things had changed. Changed for the BETTER! We are now one of the fastest growing relocation cities in America, there …
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wisemanoncesaidPosted on Mar 24, 2014
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How long to get to MUSC from West Ashley and Mount Pleasant? If I get a place in West Ashley inside 526 and close to 17, how long is my morning commute to get to MUSC?Same question if I get a place in Mt. Pleasant, within about ten miles of Charleston?Thanks! I am going to nursing school in August and I need to get a place that will offer a reasonable commute. …
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MattMUSCPosted on Jun 04, 2017
Job and College My family wants to relocate to a coastal city and are very interested in Charleston. My question is, my husband is currently a regional truck driver but we would like him to find a local job so that he can be home with our family every night. In my searching of job sites I haven't been finding much of that job being available so I was wondering what …
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girlonfirePosted on Feb 22, 2015
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Source: The Charleston, SC data and statistics displayed above are derived from the 2016 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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