Living in North Charleston
North Charleston is a city in South Carolina, United States, home to 108,304 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 7%, #394 of 6,227), digital natives (top 14%, #659 of 4,750), car-free households (top 18%, #678 of 3,933).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about North Charleston
- The landscape belongs to Atlantic coastal plain.
- The North Atlantic Ocean is 3 km away.
- It is part of Greater Charleston, 7 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 North Charleston 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 | 42 | #7,887 of 11,898 | #60 of 166 | Map |
| Low-income household | 34 | #6,076 of 9,771 | #85 of 143 | Map |
| Low-income family | 35 | #6,064 of 8,006 | #69 of 106 | Map |
| Single parent | 42 | #4,412 of 6,237 | #47 of 79 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 56 | #6,322 of 9,474 | #51 of 136 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 47 | #7,695 of 9,474 | #56 of 136 | Map |
| Early retiree | 57 | #6,399 of 10,762 | #48 of 163 | Map |
| Single professional | 65 | #1,039 of 4,537 | #2 of 33 | Map |
| Young professional | 69 | #856 of 4,444 | #2 of 33 | Map |
| DINKS | 68 | #1,183 of 3,053 | #2 of 22 | Map |
| Remote worker | 50 | #6,334 of 7,271 | #80 of 101 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #394 of 6,227 | #2 of 46 | Map |
| Car-free household | 71 | #678 of 3,933 | #2 of 25 | Map |
| Student | 72 | #729 of 2,119 | #7 of 23 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 43 | #3,770 of 8,006 | #28 of 106 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 29 | #9,260 of 12,111 | #174 of 191 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 65 | #989 of 4,114 | #2 of 30 | Map |
| Expat professional | 65 | #2,460 of 7,271 | #3 of 101 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 53 | #5,890 of 9,474 | #11 of 136 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 37 | #13,579 of 18,063 | #244 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 | 29 | #6,318 of 16,523 | #55 of 243 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 21 | #15,761 of 18,063 | #269 of 270 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 57 | #5,912 of 16,523 | #12 of 243 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 76 | #1,150 of 21,167 | #2 of 305 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 43 | #11,904 of 12,111 | #190 of 191 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #2,144 of 6,413 | #12 of 114 | Map |
| Business owner | 69 | #2,297 of 12,111 | #3 of 191 | Map |
| Digital native | 63 | #659 of 4,750 | #2 of 36 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Hanahan 8 km
- Charleston (South Carolina) 10 km
- Mount Pleasant (South Carolina) 12 km
- James Island 15 km
- Goose Creek 15 km
- Ladson 19 km
- Centerville (South Carolina, 5,288 residents) 24 km
- Sangaree 25 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.