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Charleston, South Carolina by the numbers
The violent-crime rate in Charleston was 2.8 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 28% lower than the statewide rate (3.9). Its median household earns $92,414 and the median home value is $509,700. Population: about 154,338 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Charleston?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Charleston at 2.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (446 in all). For comparison, that is 28% lower than the South Carolina rate (3.9) and 15% lower than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 10 murders. There were also 2,555 property crimes, a rate of 16.0 per 1,000. Compared with 2021, when 622 were reported, the count is down 28%.
| Offense (2025) | Charleston count | Per 1,000 | South Carolina per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 446 | 2.8 | 3.9 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 10 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 32 | 0.20 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 63 | 0.40 | 0.28 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 341 | 2.1 | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,555 | 16.0 | 16.8 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 172 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,155 | 13.5 | 12.8 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 228 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Charleston changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 622 | 3,178 | 17 |
| 2022 | 571 | 2,882 | 8 |
| 2023 | 629 | 3,074 | 9 |
| 2024 | 563 | 3,177 | 7 |
| 2025 | 446 | 2,555 | 10 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Charleston Police Department's own reports.
How does Charleston compare with South Carolina?
Households in Charleston have a median income of $92,414 (South Carolina: $69,324). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $509,700, and half of renters pay more than $1,722 a month. About 154,338 people live on 115 square miles of land, roughly 1,339 per square mile. The city lies in Charleston County and Berkeley County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Charleston | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 154,338 | 5,296,225 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $92,414 | $69,324 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $509,700 | $250,000+ | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,722 | $1,180 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.4% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 12.3% | 14.1% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 58.3% | 32.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 55.6% | 71.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.6 | 40.2 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Charleston?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Charleston: Koppers Co., Inc. (Charleston Plant). A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Charleston County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are hurricanes (Very High), coastal flooding (Very High) and earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Charleston?
Charleston city limits had 6 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (0 active that day). Where crews are working: SC30, US52 SPR and I-526. 1 is on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Charleston?
Federal school lists place 34 public and 22 private schools within Charleston. 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: Charles Pinckney National Historic Site and Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Charleston
Gun shops
3 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Charleston city limits (2 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 10 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). One of them is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Grady Ervin Field Sport LLC (Charleston) and Money Man Pawn Shop (Charleston).
Liquor stores
25 liquor stores are on the map inside the Charleston city limits: Burris Liquor (Charleston), Charleston Liquor & Wine (Charleston), East Bay Wine and Spirits (Charleston), Egan's Spirits, Forsberg's Wine & Spirits, Gibby's Bottle Shop (Charleston), John's Island Liquor (Johns Island), King Street Liquors (Charleston) and 17 more. South Carolina has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Charleston city limits: Planned Parenthood South Atlantic (Charleston).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Charleston?
In 2025, Charleston had 2.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (446 reported), 28% lower than the South Carolina rate (3.9). The property-crime rate was 16.0 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Charleston?
$92,414 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $69,324 for South Carolina.
How much do homes cost in Charleston?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $509,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $250,000+ statewide.
What natural hazards affect Charleston?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Charleston County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are hurricanes (Very High), coastal flooding (Very High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Mount Pleasant, SC (6 mi) · North Charleston, SC (8 mi) · Summerville, SC (17 mi) · Savannah, GA (91 mi) · Columbia, SC (100 mi) · Augusta, GA (127 mi)
More: South Carolina statewide numbers · county pages: Charleston County and Berkeley County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Charleston city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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