Housing & Real Estate — Charleston, South Carolina
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 75,826 |
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| Occupied | 66,408 |
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| Vacant | 9,418 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 36,929 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 29,479 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $509,700 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$619,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,632/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $2,214/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 21.2% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 46.0% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 20,379 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 14,513 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 7,496 |
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| Built before 1960 | 14,691 |
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| Median Year Built | 1992 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
