North Charleston, SC 29418 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

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North Charleston, SC—29418

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$294,000

1.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$62,400

57.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

68

41.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.2%

Median Rent

$1,680

4.9% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,640

31.7% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,680

17.1% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,000

2.4% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in North Charleston, SC

29420 29405 29406

Home Price Trends — North Charleston, SC

As of Dec '25, the median home price in North Charleston, SC is $294,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.7%. This indicates that home prices in North Charleston, SC are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.2%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$294,000	-1.7%
Single Family	$300,000	-2.3%
Condos	$194,000	-3.5%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — North Charleston, SC

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in North Charleston, SC is $1,760, with a year-over-year rent change of -4.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in North Charleston, SC is studios: $2,250, 1-bedrooms: $1,620, 2-bedrooms: $1,780, 3-bedrooms: $2,020, 4-bedrooms: $2,480. The most common rental property sizes in North Charleston, SC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 53.2% and 23.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,680	$1,760
Studio Rent	$2,250	$2,250
1 Bed Rent	$1,640	$1,620
2 Bed Rent	$1,680	$1,780
3 Bed Rent	$2,000	$2,020
4 Bed Rent	$2,480	$2,480

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

1.9%

1 Bedroom

17.6%

2 Bedrooms

53.2%

3 Bedrooms

23.2%

4 Bedrooms

3.4%

5+ Bedrooms

0.6%

Property Listings — North Charleston, SC

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in North Charleston, SC is 64. This is a increase of 35.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 23.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$311,000	-5.0%
Listing Count	93	40.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	40.0%
Days on Market	68	41.0%

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Demographics — North Charleston, SC

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, North Charleston, SC has a population of 25,600, which has increased by 12.1% over the past 5 years. North Charleston, SC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.3% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 21.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	25,600	12.1%
% Under 18	21.3%	-2.7%
% Seniors	12.9%	-1.5%
% WFH	5.9%	55.3%
% w/ College Degree	21.3%	-3.6%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, North Charleston, SC is a predominantly black area, with 47.7% of the population identifying as black. The black population has grown by 8.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in North Charleston, SC is white, making up 31.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 14.3% of the population in North Charleston, SC, and this percentage has increased by 116.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	31.9%	-21.4%
% Black	47.7%	8.4%
% Hispanic	15.9%	69.1%
% Asian	1.9%	0.0%
% Foreign Born	14.3%	116.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — North Charleston, SC

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 533 mortgage originations in North Charleston, SC, of which 61.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 74.0%, with 44.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in North Charleston, SC. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 16.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	533
% Conventional Loans	61.0%
% Government Loans	39.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	2.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	16.0%

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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 6.1%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely 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	299
Total Units Section 8	280
% Rentals under Section 8	6.1%
% Occupied Section 8	91.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$190	$1,640	$1,450
2 Bedroom	-$80	$1,680	$1,600
3 Bedroom	-$20	$2,000	$1,980
4 Bedroom	-$150	$2,480	$2,330