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North Charleston

#11 in Best Suburbs to Live in Charleston Area
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • City in South Carolina
  • 204 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C-
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B-
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B+
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    North Charleston is a city in South Carolina with a population of 108,186. North Charleston is in Charleston County. Living in North Charleston offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In North Charleston there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in North Charleston and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in North Charleston are above average.
    About North Charleston...
    Population
    108,186

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $155,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $952
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      56%
    • Own
      44%
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    North Charleston Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      562.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      22.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      68.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      267.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      779.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      4,417.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      622.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      17%
      13%
    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
    • Colleges

    Working in North Charleston

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $39,944
    National
    $55,322
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    North Charleston Reviews

    204 reviews
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    Depending on the part of North Charleston, the safety can range from don't look out your padlock door at night to just making sure your car doors are locked. The nightlife is okay as there is not much going on other than concert events at the NCPAC or a few businesses/restaurants being open after 9pm. The public schools are decent but violence is not uncommon. Any good public school is hard to find in the area and schools like SOA and AMHS have their own quirks. Just hope you survive the system. But hey! 526 runs right through it. If need be just hop on the interstate to get to somewhere nicer!
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    I enjoy living in North Charleston, South Carolina. This city has grown so much in the past few years. My children attend the public schools here and are on the honor roll. My oldest is in the STEM program. We currently have a new facility opening next month that will be focused on children, which is great. I wouldn't have to travel far to get my children assistance with their health. My family is heavily invested into North Charleston and we wouldn't change a thing.
    It is an excellent City, right in the middle of everything! I am 15 minutes away from downtown, 20 minutes away from a beach, and right down the road from great shopping experiences.