Livability Score

65
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (7) F
Orange Spot Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pappy's
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) F
North Charleston Performing Arts Caenter
Theatre Arts
North Charleston Fire Museum
Museum
Animal Forest
Zoo
Food and Drink (79) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
The CODfather, Proper Fish & Chips
Fast Food
Coast Brewing Company
Bar
Holy City Brewing
Bar
Checkers
Fast Food
East Bay Deli
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
ABC
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Yobe Frozen Yogurt
Fast Food
Quiznos
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Qdoba
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Fitness (15) A+
Jeanene Batten Community Center
Community Centre
Whipper Barony Community Center
Community Centre
Alfred Williams Community Center
Community Centre
Felix Pickney Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (14) F
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
H&L Super Market
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
IGA
Grocery Store
El Molino Supermarket
Grocery Store
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
Parks (87) A+
Gussie Greene Community Center
Park
Perry-Webb Community Center
Park
Nafair Playground
Playground
Tillman Park
Park
Chicora-Cherokee Community Park
Park
Phillips Park
Park
Woodahl Park
Park
Whipper Barony Park
Park
Four Poles Park
Park
Sandbox
Playground
Riverfront Park
Park
North Bridge Park
Park
Pump House Park
Park
Mosstree Park
Park
Quarterman Park
Park
Triangle Park
Park
Varnadore Park
Park
North East Park
Park
Park Circle
Park
Felix Pinckney Community Center
Park
Liberty Hill Park
Park
Danny Jones Park
Park
Pocket Park
Park
Pocket Park
Park
Pocket Park
Park
Shops (112) F
Loop Mart
Convenience Store
Obama Quick Stop
Convenience Store
Love Cuts
Hairdresser
Lava Salon - Park Circle
Beauty
Spinx
Convenience Store
Kangaroo Express
Convenience Store
BlueWater
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
Capelli Bliss
Beauty
Mr. K's
Books
Dollar General
Discount Store
Skechers Factory outlet
Shoes
Nike Factory Store
Clothing
Saks Off 5th
Department Store
Banana Republic
Clothing
Tommy Hilfiger
Clothing
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Michael Kors
Clothing
Coach
Fashion
Eddie Bauer Outlet
Clothing
T-Mobile
Electronics
Levi's Store
Clothing
H&M
Clothing
BCBGMAXAZRIA
Clothing
Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store
Clothing
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in North Charleston.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations
F
Charleston
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.9%
F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in North Charleston is 101/100 - which is 8% higher than South Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D-
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crime F

North Charleston crime rates are 5,748 per 100k, which is 105% higher than South Carolina
Property Crime
4,805 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
942 crimes per 100k
F
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employment C-

The median income in North Charleston is $47,201 - which is 1% higher than South Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$47,201
F
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
A-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (43)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
North Charleston Police Department South
Police
North Charleston Sheriffs Office
Police
North Charleston Police Department
Police
North Charleston Fire Department Station #2
Fire Station
North Charleston Fire Department Station 8
Fire Station
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
Hospital
Franklin C. Fetter Family Health Center
Clinic
Charleston County Sheriff's Office - Detention Center
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
North Charleston Fire Department Station 7
Fire Station
Norfolk Southern Corporate Police Department
Police
Charleston County Rescue Squad
Fire Station
North Charleston Fire Department Administration
Fire Station
North Charleston Police Department
Police
Charleston Nephrology Associates
Doctor
Charleston County Sheriff North Service Center
Police
Charleston Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Charleston Fire Department Station 9
Fire Station
Charleston Fire Department Station 20 and 22
Fire Station
Charleston Fire Department Station 12
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fire Station
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Palmetto Hearing Healthcare Center
Clinic
Palmetto Hearing Healthcare Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A
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housing A+

North Charleston home prices are $184,600 - which is 29% higher than South Carolina
Home Price
$184,600
B
Home Appreciation Rate
22%
A+
Home Affordability
3.9x (home price to income ratio)
C-
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schools C-

The North Charleston graduation rate is 79% - which is 4% lower than South Carolina
School Test Scores
37%
F
High School Grad. Rates
79%
D+
Elementary Schools (31) A+
Owens Christian Academy
Chicora Elementary
Mary Ford Elementary
Military Magnet Academy
St John Catholic School
Prestige Preparatory Academy
Edmund A. Burns Elementary
Malcolm C. Hursey Elementary
Meeting Street Elementary At Brentwood
St Peters Academy
North Charleston Elementary
Morningside Middle
Westminster Presbyterian Preschool
North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary
Charleston School Of The Arts
Orange Grove Charter
Trinity Montessori School
New Israel Christian School
Matilda Dunston Elementary
Meeting Street Academy
Addlestone Hebrew Academy
Daniel Island School
Hanahan Middle
Charleston Charter School For Math And Science
High Schools (11) C-
Military Magnet Academy
Greg Mathis Charter High
Garrett Academy Of Technology
North Charleston High
Academic Magnet High
Charleston School Of The Arts
Charleston Charter School For Math And Science
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ratings D-

North Charleston has an overall rating of 51% from 20 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes
D
User Surveys (18)
From AreaVibes
F
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North Charleston Area Facts

  • North Charleston has a Livability Score of 65/100, which is considered good
  • North Charleston crime rates are 105% higher than the South Carolina average
  • Cost of living in North Charleston is 8% higher than the South Carolina average
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uptight and weird 0.5 rating By diver9999 ( Aug 28, 2017) North Charleston is not a place recommended for starting over in life. You will be followed by weird people. At night it gets to be unsafe. It's like all places in America whenever a 'new' resident shows up, but I grew up here and haven't been back in many years. All of thes ...Read More e people are strangers and they actually believe this place literally belongs to them. The traffic has gotten out of hand because of the population swell. Read Less
North Charleston, SC - Relax and Breathe 5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 27, 2010) My husband and I decide to take a different route with our vacation this year and go somewhere that we could relax and breath for a change. Instead of the usual get there and run, run, run to see and do everything we could in the short time that we have each year. A friend of my ...Read More Mothers suggested North Charleston, South Carolina, her birth place. So I got on the web and sure enough, it seemed perfect!

During our stay in North Charleston we stayed at the Cabell House, Bed and Breakfast which is absolutely gorgeous. On our fist day in North Charleston we explored the city on foot. Visiting several art galleries and antique shops. We had lunch Poogan's Porch a charming restaurant. We had Fried Alligator and fried green tomatoes. Talk about Southern Comfort!

After a day of exploring the city we were ready to relax, but still too excited to sleep. So we decided to go out for drinks. Someone recommended the Habana Club, so we gave it a try. It was all that he had said and more. The service was excellent and the drinks splendid. The Habana Club was exactly what we needed. Read Less
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      North Charleston, SC

      North Charleston is a beautiful city located on the coast of South Carolina. Bordered on the northeast and south-east by the Cooper and Ashely rivers, it is the third-largest city in the state behind its next-door neighbor, Charleston. With a population of over 100,000 and its proximity to Charleston, its residents have access to all the modern amenities and recreation of a more populous city without feeling crowded. It also has a lower than average cost of living compared to other U.S. Cities, and many neighborhoods well-suited to family life.

      Just a few miles from the beach and bordered on two sides by rivers that feed into the Atlantic Ocean, this city is great place to live if you love the natural world. While the nature surrounding the city is beautiful, North Charleston is also very conscious of protecting the natural environment within the city as well. Like many beautiful Southern cities, it is well-populated with trees and other beautiful plants. The city has many regulations in place to protect these trees that line almost every street in the city, and clear-cutting for building is not allowed. The city is also very intentional about how they take care of the river-front areas on both the Southeast and Northeast parts of the city.

      However, it is not only beautiful because of the nature in and around it. North Charleston is also well-known for its history. Originally a part of Charleston, SC, the early settlers developed plantations here in the 1600 and 1700s. Many old plantation homes can still be seen, and some even allow tourists to come learn about plantation life. Many of the conservation efforts centered on the river-front areas of the city are designed to protect the historic plantations and sites located there. There are also museums and monuments that allow people and families to learn about the region's history.

      It is North Charleston's more recent history that has helped it become well-loved by its current residents. Originally the city was home to Charleston Navy Base, which was economically important to the region. When it shut down following the end of the Cold War, North Charleston forged ahead to form a more sustainable economy and community. Now home to the Charleston airport and a large Boeing Assembly and Delivery site, aviation is one of the biggest reasons for North Charleston's strong economy and diverse population.

      If you are looking for a beautiful, friendly community, North Charleston is a wonderful place to live. Southern hospitality is alive and well here, and finding a place to live that suits your needs shouldn't be too difficult with the many quiet neighborhoods located throughout the city. You will feel welcomed and loved by both the people and natural world all around you.

      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in North Charleston? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Gussie Greene Community Center
      Perry-Webb Community Center
      Nafair Playground
      Tillman Park
      Chicora-Cherokee Community Park
      Phillips Park
      Woodahl Park
      Whipper Barony Park

      Entertainment

      North Charleston Performing Arts Caenter
      North Charleston Fire Museum
      Animal Forest

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      The CODfather, Proper Fish & Chips
      Coast Brewing Company
      Holy City Brewing
      Checkers
      East Bay Deli
      Bojangles'
      Firehouse Subs

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in North Charleston? Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in North Charleston.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is North Charleston a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
      Trident Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Roper St Francis Primary Care
      Charleston Nephrology Associates