North Charleston, South Carolina

Population 102,262

North Charleston is located in Charleston County, SC. The population is 102,262, making North Charleston the 2nd largest city in Charleston County and the 3rd largest city in the state of South Carolina.

There are 27 public schools in North Charleston with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for North Charleston is very low , and there are 5 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in North Charleston is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date North Charleston property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near North Charleston include Hanahan, Goose Creek and Ladson.

North Charleston Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 18.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 59.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.1%

Crime Rate

64.39% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 837
  • Violent Crimes: 966
  • Robbery: 199
  • Burglary: 740
  • Property Crime: 6
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

95.79% Lower than national avg.
  • 5 offenders in North Charleston
  • 0.49 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

123 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 16
  • Registered Polluters: 21
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 81

Unemployment

Moderate 3.2%
  • South Carolina unemployment average: 3.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

27 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 27 K-12 public schools in North Charleston, SC and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates North Charleston's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
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3 Private Schools

Eagle Military Academy

Northside Christian School

St John Catholic School

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5 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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Property Reports view all

450 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of North Charleston, SC issued 450 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 450 permits, 386 were issued for single family homes and 64 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of North Charleston, SC issued 1,015 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 1,015 permits, 427 were issued for single family homes and 588 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,216
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,238
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,409
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,769
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,268

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Environmental Hazards

123 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    North Charleston, SC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    North Charleston, SC is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.02 Average
    North Charleston, SC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 49.02°
  • February 52.12°
  • March 58.42°
  • April 66.32°
  • May 73.34°
  • June 80.51°
  • July 82.63°
  • August 81.96°
  • September 77.05°
  • October 67.23°
  • November 56.97°
  • December 50.2°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for North Charleston, SC

Earthquakes
North Charleston, SC has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
North Charleston, SC has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
North Charleston, SC has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
North Charleston, SC has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in North Charleston, SC: $35,600

Unemployment

Unemployment in North Charleston is 3.2%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 42.89%
White Collar - 57.11%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Nikki R. Haley
  • Sen. Lindsey Graham
  • Sen. Tim Scott

City Representatives

  • Mark Sanford
  • James E. Clyburn

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

22 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in North Charleston, SC

1 Library view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in North Charleston, SC
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