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Sullivan's Island
  • Suburb of Charleston, SC
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Charleston

Sullivan's Island

#2 in Best Places to Live in Charleston Area
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      C
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A
    Sullivan's Island is a suburb of Charleston with a population of 2,220. Sullivan's Island is in Charleston County and is one of the best places to live in South Carolina. Living in Sullivan's Island offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Sullivan's Island and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Sullivan's Island are highly rated.
    About Sullivan's Island...
    Population
    2,220
    Suburb of
    Charleston
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $2,000,001
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,313
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      17%
    • Own
      83%
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    Sullivan's Island Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      206.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,340.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      103.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      6%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      5%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      19%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      44%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      40%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      13%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      3%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      0%
      11%
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    Working in Sullivan's Island

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $157,743
    National
    $69,021
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