Housing & Real Estate — North Charleston, South Carolina
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 53,133 |
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| Occupied | 47,528 |
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| Vacant | 5,605 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 23,058 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 24,470 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $302,200 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$330,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,364/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $1,527/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 26.0% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 43.8% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 13,726 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 11,705 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 5,404 |
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| Built before 1960 | 7,621 |
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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.
