Welcome to Charleston, South CarolinaCharleston, South Carolina has often been referred to as “America’s Best Kept Secret.” Founded in 1670 by settlers in search of religious freedom, Charleston is one of America’s most historic cities. Originally named Charles Towne, in honor of King Charles II, the city soon became a busy seaport supplying England with rice, cotton, indigo and deer skins. Successfully surviving wars, fires, earthquakes and hurricanes is a testament to the spirit and tenacity of its citizens. With a rich 340 year history, today Charleston is a beautifully preserved architectural and historical treasure.
The Charleston region (also known as the Tri-County Area or Metro Charleston) has a population of nearly 600,000 people, who live and work in the following major areas: The Peninsula, East of the Cooper (Mt. Pleasant), West Ashley, North Charleston, Goose Creek and Summerville. The island communities of Daniel Island, Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, James Island, Johns Island, Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island and Sullivan’s Island combine to offer a quality of life that is truly unmatched. There are many opportunities for excellent public and private school education, as well as graduate and post graduate programs at the College of Charleston, The Citadel, Charleston Southern University, Medical University of South Carolina, and Trident Technical College. Charleston’s five largest employers are the US Navy, the Medical University of SC (MUSC), Charleston Air Force Base, Charleston County School District and Roper St. Francis Healthcare. Top economic contributors are the Port of Charleston, MUSC, the military and the tourism industry.
Single family homes and condominiums in the Metro Charleston area range from the $150s to well over a million dollars depending on location and proximity to the water. Homes in the Peninsular City, for example average in the mid $700s, but just a short distance across the river in Mt. Pleasant, the average price is approximately $450,000. Home costs on James Island are in the low $300s, however West Ashley prices average below $250,000. Goose Creek and Summerville, two of our fastest growing areas will range from the $170s to around $200,000. Properties on Charleston’s barrier islands (Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island) will average close to a million dollars or more. | More Local Area InformationThe city of Charleston, SC is the seat of Charleston County, located just south of the midpoint along South Carolina’s coastline. Charleston, know... Read moreCharleston is not only an intriguing place to visit, it is also a fabulous place to live. For those wishing to relocate to Charleston, SC, th... Read moreLocated on the Atlantic Ocean, Metro Charleston, South Carolina, is blessed with a natural harbor, clean rivers and barrier islands with miles o... Read moreOne of the sea islands, James Island is primarily a relaxed, residential island community featuring beautiful, family-oriented neighborhoods... Read moreLocated within the city limits of Charleston, South Carolina, Daniel Island is one of America’s most prestigious master-planned communities. Th... Read moreWith its quiet residential neighborhoods and semi-tropical terrain, Sullivan’s Island, SC is a classic Charleston beachfront community. Located jus... Read moreMt. Pleasant, South Carolina is a city of approximately 60,000 people located across the Cooper River from historic Charleston, SC. Mt. Pleasant i... Read moreWith a population of 80,000, North Charleston is the 3rd largest city in South Carolina. Incorporated in 1972, North Charleston has grown from ... Read moreThe Isle of Palms is a barrier island along the southern coast of South Carolina about 20 minutes from historic Charleston, South Carolina.... Read moreDue to its convenient location near Charleston, pleasing climate, and abundance of recreation, the Isle of Palms is not only a great place t... Read moreIsle of Palms is a barrier island along the coast of South Carolina, near the historic city of Charleston. Although the island had many visitors i... Read moreWhen the early settlers entered Charleston harbor they passed Folly Island’s tree lined northern coast. They named this island paradise Folly, whic... Read moreLaced by tidal creeks and surrounded by rivers and waterways, Johns Island, South Carolina offers a large variety of waterfront lots and newl... Read moreHanahan, a small city of approximately 14,000 people is located in Berkeley County, South Carolina, about thirty minutes from Historic Charleston... Read moreThe Cainhoy/Wando peninsula is located just north of Daniel Island in Berkeley County only minutes from historic downtown Charleston, SC. The are... Read moreGoose Creek, South Carolina is located in both Charleston and Berkeley counties a few short miles from the historic city of Charleston. The city wa... Read moreKiawah Island is a town and island located off the southeastern coast of South Carolina, situated in the region’s Lowlands. The island gets its nam... Read moreLocated on a beautiful barrier island just 21 miles south of historic Charleston, South Carolina lies Kiawah Island, a world class resort and premie... Read moreAdjacent to Kiawah Island and a mere 30 minutes from Charleston, Seabrook Island offers visitors and investors alike the ultimate in pristin... Read moreLocated just 30 miles from Historic Charleston, Summerville, SC has been aptly named the “Flower Town in the Pines.” Since the turn of the 19t... Read more |
