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Charleston, SC vs North Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC vs North Charleston, SC: What the data shows
Charleston, SC is in Charleston, SC while North Charleston, SC is in North Charleston, SC — both in the same state. On home prices, North Charleston, SC is the more affordable option at $290,000 median — $325,300 less than Charleston, SC's $615,300. WYLT rates Charleston, SC as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and North Charleston, SC as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.
Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Charleston, SC has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. North Charleston, SC has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Charleston, SC has Low flood risk and North Charleston, SC has Low flood risk.
Charleston, SC is the more walkable neighborhood. Charleston, SC scores 49/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus North Charleston, SC's 16/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Charleston, SC has the higher school rating — Charleston, SC rates 8.3/10 and North Charleston, SC rates 7.9/10.
| Category | Charleston, SC | North Charleston, SC |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Think twice | Think twice |
| Median Price | $615K | $290K ✓ Lower price |
| Median Rent | $2K | $1K ✓ Lower rent |
| Median Income | $62K ✓ Higher income | $48K |
| Price Volatility | Moderate | Moderate |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 49/100 ✓ More walkable | 16/100 |
| Transit Score | 17/100 ✓ Better transit | 2/100 |
| Bike Score | N/A | 2/100 ✓ More bikeable |
| Commute | 20 min ✓ Shorter commute | 30 min |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | D+ | D+ |
| Violent Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Moderate | Moderate |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 8.3/10 ✓ Better schools | 7.9/10 |
| Best for | FamiliesProfessionalsRemote workers | Families wanting good schoolsCommuters to the Boeing plantPeople looking for affordable home prices |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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