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North Charleston, SC—29405

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$316,000
3.8% YoY Growth
Household Income
$54,600
54.8% YoY Growth
Days on Market
40
8.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.0%
Median Rent
$1,860
4.7% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,830
49.1% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,250
34.6% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,300
3.4% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in North Charleston, SC

294202940629418
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — North Charleston, SC

As of May '26, the median home price in North Charleston, SC is $316,000, with a year-over-year change of -3.8%. This indicates that home prices in North Charleston, SC are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.0%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$316,000-3.8%
Single Family $314,000-3.4%
Condos $616,000-0.5%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $192,000
    -9.9%
    2 Bed
    		$220,000-6.8%
    3 Bed
    		$343,000-2.6%
    4 Bed
    		$467,000-1.5%
    5 Bed $434,930-1.8%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.7%
    1 Bedroom
    13.2%
    2 Bedrooms
    31.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    44.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    8.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.0%

    Rental Trends — North Charleston, SC

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in North Charleston, SC is $2,010, with a year-over-year rent change of 4.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in North Charleston, SC is studios: $1,560, 1-bedrooms: $1,700, 2-bedrooms: $2,180, 3-bedrooms: $2,420, 4-bedrooms: $3,090. The most common rental property sizes in North Charleston, SC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 39.0% and 32.9% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,860$2,010
    Studio Rent $1,680$1,560
    1 Bed Rent $1,830$1,700
    2 Bed Rent $2,250$2,180
    3 Bed Rent $2,300$2,420
    4 Bed Rent $3,000$3,090
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    1.9%
    1 Bedroom
    21.8%
    2 Bedrooms
    39.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    32.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    4.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.3%

    Property Listings — North Charleston, SC

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in North Charleston, SC is 40. This is a decrease of -8.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 36.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$440,00011.0%
    Listing Count
    		1652.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.7%2.0%
    Days on Market
    		40-8.0%
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    Demographics — North Charleston, SC

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, North Charleston, SC has a population of 26,700, which has decreased by -10.0% over the past 5 years. North Charleston, SC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.3% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 26.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.7% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		26,700-10.0%
    % Under 18
    		18.3%-13.3%
    % Seniors
    		17.1%32.6%
    % WFH
    		10.7%161.0%
    % w/ College Degree
    		26.9%65.0%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, North Charleston, SC is a predominantly black area, with 57.5% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 13.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in North Charleston, SC is white, making up 34.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.6% of the population in North Charleston, SC, and this percentage has decreased by 2.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		34.4%30.3%
    % Black
    		57.5%-13.7%
    % Hispanic
    		5.1%27.5%
    % Asian
    		0.7%133.3%
    % Foreign Born
    		3.6%-2.7%
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    Mortgage and Risk — North Charleston, SC

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 418 mortgage originations in North Charleston, SC, of which 78.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 70.0%, with 32.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in North Charleston, SC. Investor activity is low, as 10.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		418
    % Conventional Loans
    		78.0%
    % Government Loans
    		22.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		10.0%
    % Second Loans
    		3.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		12.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — North Charleston, SC

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in North Charleston, SC under the Section 8 program is 25.5%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In North Charleston, SC, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		1,529
    Total Units Section 8
    		1,467
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		25.5%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		90.7%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$460$1,830$1,370
    2 Bedroom-$730$2,250$1,520
    3 Bedroom-$420$2,300$1,880
    4 Bedroom-$780$3,000$2,220

    Affordability — North Charleston, SC

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio5
    Median Home Price$316,000
    Median Household Income$54,600

    North Charleston, SC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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