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North Charleston, SC
North Charleston · Charleston County · SC 29405
Updated July 5, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$290K
Median Price
16/100
Walk Score
7.9/10
Schools
30 min
to Boeing plant
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
79/100
DQuietness
40/100
B+Commute
85/100
FWalkability
16/100
WYLT Score53/100
Our Take
North Charleston has decent schools and a low flood risk, but it’s almost a car‑only town with poor walkability and limited public transit. Housing costs eat up a large slice of the median income, and commuting can be a hassle if you’re not already near the Boeing plant.
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The Good
- ✓Strong school system with average rating 7.9
- ✓Low flood risk (Zone X)
- ✓Affordable median home price at $221k relative to the national average
- ✓Large population giving a sense of community
Real Talk
- !Walk score of 16 means most errands require a car
- !Median income $47k vs median home $221k → high housing cost burden
- !Public transit options are virtually nonexistent
- !Commute times can be long if your job isn’t in the industrial area
- $Higher property taxes and insurance due to industrial proximity
- $Car maintenance and gas for daily commute
- $Utility costs can be higher in South Carolina
- $Possible HOA fees in newer developments
Best For
Families wanting good schoolsCommuters to the Boeing plantPeople looking for affordable home pricesThose who don’t mind a car‑centric lifestyle
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
North Charleston, SC
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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