Charleston

Known as “The Holy City” owing to the many steeples that dot the skyline.

Welcome to Charleston

The Holy City

Charleston, “the best-mannered city in the U.S.” as declared by Marjabelle Young Stewart, the nation’s foremost expert in etiquette is a brief 90 minutes from Spring Island. A day trip to Charleston may find Members and their guests in many of the specialty shops, museums, art galleries or antique stores.

The city’s history is everywhere from cobblestone and brick streets that pre-date the Civil War to the antebellum architecture of beloved family homes and active government buildings. Culture is at the heart of Charleston. Various festivals and celebrations take place here throughout the year such as the Southeastern Wildlife Expo, Piccolo Spoleto, MOJA Arts Festival, and Charleston Wine + Food Festival to name a few. Those looking for theatre, world-class dining, or creative forays into history don’t have to look far in Charleston.

Charleston Particulars

Known as “The Holy City” owing to the many steeples that dot the skyline
Named “Best City in the World” by Travel + Leisure
Breathtaking beaches in surrounding towns of: Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, Folly Beach
Abundant Museums, Art Galleries, Theatre, Music and Dining
Home to the South Carolina Aquarium
Excellent walking city
Consistently ranked among top cities for business and economic growth
Progressive and vibrant
Historic and significant

Overview for Charleston, SC

147,928 people live in Charleston, where the median age is 35.5 and the average individual income is $50,240. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

147,928

Total Population

35.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$50,240

Average individual Income

Around Charleston, SC

There's plenty to do around Charleston, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

1

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

41

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

20

Minimal Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Monarch Wine Merchants, Gibby's Bottle Shop, and Lowcountry Boil.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Monarch Wine Merchants page on Yelp Search 1107 King St on Google Maps	Dining	1.17 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Gibby's Bottle Shop page on Yelp Search 975 Savannah Hwy on Google Maps	Dining	2.71 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lowcountry Boil page on Yelp Search 1379 Ashley River Rd on Google Maps	Dining	2.44 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Miller Coins and Currency page on Yelp Search 520 Folly Rd on Google Maps	Shopping	4.35 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Keel-N-Time Fishing Charters page on Yelp Search 135 Folly Rd Blvd on Google Maps	Active	3.42 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Barre South page on Yelp Search 99 WestEdge St on Google Maps	Active	1.89 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Kor4 Elite Fitness page on Yelp Search 1561 Sam Rittenberg Blvd on Google Maps	Active	2.39 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Holy City Jiu Jitsu page on Yelp Search 327 Folly Rd on Google Maps	Active	3.91 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Cos Bar Charleston page on Yelp Search 201 King St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.22 miles	15 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the SkinPro Studio page on Yelp Search 1942 Sam Rittenberg Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.58 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bellelina Skincare And Makeup Studio page on Yelp Search 87 Wentworth St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.05 miles	13 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Studio J page on Yelp Search 946 Orleans Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.61 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Charmed Beauty Gifts Apparel page on Yelp Search 2366 Ashley River Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	4.11 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Charleston, SC

Population Households Employment

Charleston has 63,760 households, with an average household size of 2.23. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Charleston do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 147,928 people call Charleston home. The population density is 1,288.65 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

147,928

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35.5

Median Age

47.45 / 52.55%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

63,760

Total Households

2.23

Average Household Size

$50,240

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Charleston, SC

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Primary Schools ()

Middle Schools ()

High Schools ()

Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Charleston. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Type

Name

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Charleston

Welcome to Charleston

The Holy City

Charleston Particulars

Overview for Charleston, SC

147,928

35.5 years

High

$50,240

Around Charleston, SC

1

Car-Dependent

41

Somewhat Bikeable

20

Minimal Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Charleston, SC

147,928

High

35.5

47.45 / 52.55%

63,760

2.23

$50,240

Schools in Charleston, SC

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