Living in Charleston (South Carolina)
Charleston (South Carolina) is a city in South Carolina, United States, home to 132,609 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 5%, #271 of 6,227), digital natives (top 10%, #430 of 4,750), car-free households (top 13%, #478 of 3,933).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Charleston (South Carolina)
- The landscape belongs to the Sea Islands.
- It is right on the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater Charleston, 6 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 59 min and sets around 23:18; in late June it sets around 2:31.
How Charleston (South Carolina) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 52 | #4,862 of 11,898 | #21 of 166 | Map |
| Low-income household | 35 | #5,750 of 9,771 | #79 of 143 | Map |
| Low-income family | 40 | #4,988 of 8,006 | #52 of 106 | Map |
| Single parent | 47 | #3,496 of 6,237 | #34 of 79 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #2,768 of 9,474 | #6 of 136 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 57 | #5,319 of 9,474 | #23 of 136 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #3,334 of 10,762 | #8 of 163 | Map |
| Single professional | 67 | #798 of 4,537 | #1 of 33 | Map |
| Young professional | 70 | #648 of 4,444 | #1 of 33 | Map |
| DINKS | 70 | #997 of 3,053 | #1 of 22 | Map |
| Remote worker | 56 | #4,182 of 7,271 | #43 of 101 | Map |
| Commuter | 79 | #271 of 6,227 | #1 of 46 | Map |
| Car-free household | 74 | #478 of 3,933 | #1 of 25 | Map |
| Student | 77 | #271 of 2,119 | #2 of 23 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 45 | #3,376 of 8,006 | #23 of 106 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 30 | #8,869 of 12,111 | #172 of 191 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 68 | #735 of 4,114 | #1 of 30 | Map |
| Expat professional | 67 | #2,094 of 7,271 | #1 of 101 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #4,423 of 9,474 | #2 of 136 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 45 | #10,828 of 18,063 | #184 of 270 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 38 | #3,884 of 16,523 | #22 of 243 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 29 | #14,288 of 18,063 | #262 of 270 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #3,026 of 16,523 | #2 of 243 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 76 | #944 of 21,167 | #1 of 305 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 52 | #10,748 of 12,111 | #150 of 191 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #1,454 of 6,413 | #6 of 114 | Map |
| Business owner | 70 | #2,021 of 12,111 | #1 of 191 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #430 of 4,750 | #1 of 36 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- James Island 6 km
- Mount Pleasant (South Carolina) 7 km
- North Charleston 10 km
- Hanahan 18 km
- Goose Creek 25 km
- Ladson 29 km
- Centerville (South Carolina, 5,288 residents) 33 km
- Sangaree 34 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.