North Charleston, SC 29420 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

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North Charleston, SC—29420

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$333,000

1.1% YoY Growth

Household Income

$69,000

6.9% YoY Growth

Days on Market

60

16.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.0%

Median Rent

$1,700

18.4% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,570

101.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,800

21.9% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,040

4.6% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in North Charleston, SC

29405 29406 29418

Home Price Trends — North Charleston, SC

As of Dec '25, the median home price in North Charleston, SC is $333,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.1%. This indicates that home prices in North Charleston, SC are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.0%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$333,000	-1.1%
Single Family	$335,000	-1.2%
Condos	$295,000	1.0%

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 $1,770, with a year-over-year rent change of -18.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in North Charleston, SC is studios: $1,440, 1-bedrooms: $1,580, 2-bedrooms: $1,840, 3-bedrooms: $2,060, 4-bedrooms: $2,440. The most common rental property sizes in North Charleston, SC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 36.9% and 35.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,700	$1,770
Studio Rent	$1,420	$1,440
1 Bed Rent	$1,570	$1,580
2 Bed Rent	$1,800	$1,840
3 Bed Rent	$2,040	$2,060
4 Bed Rent	$2,500	$2,440

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

11.7%

1 Bedroom

4.5%

2 Bedrooms

36.9%

3 Bedrooms

35.3%

4 Bedrooms

8.1%

5+ Bedrooms

3.5%

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 52. This is a increase of 3.0% 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 40.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$355,000	6.0%
Listing Count	98	42.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	42.0%
Days on Market	60	16.0%

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Demographics — North Charleston, SC

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, North Charleston, SC has a population of 23,300, which has increased by 3.1% over the past 5 years. North Charleston, SC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.2% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 30.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.6% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	23,300	3.1%
% Under 18	23.2%	1.3%
% Seniors	11.6%	9.4%
% WFH	9.6%	60.0%
% w/ College Degree	30.8%	-2.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, North Charleston, SC is a predominantly white area, with 41.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 16.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in North Charleston, SC is black, making up 39.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 10.1% of the population in North Charleston, SC, and this percentage has increased by 26.2% 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	41.4%	-16.2%
% Black	39.7%	10.9%
% Hispanic	11.3%	59.2%
% Asian	4.8%	4.3%
% Foreign Born	10.1%	26.2%

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Mortgage and Risk — North Charleston, SC

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 581 mortgage originations in North Charleston, SC, of which 62.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 73.0%, with 45.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in North Charleston, SC. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	581
% Conventional Loans	62.0%
% Government Loans	38.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	2.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	14.0%

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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 12.3%. 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, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	422
Total Units Section 8	413
% Rentals under Section 8	12.3%
% Occupied Section 8	90.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$80	$1,570	$1,650
2 Bedroom	$30	$1,800	$1,830
3 Bedroom	$230	$2,040	$2,270
4 Bedroom	$170	$2,500	$2,670