Housing
Home prices and rent in North Charleston
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with South Carolina and the U.S.
Census geography: North Charleston city, South Carolina. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
North Charleston vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
| North Charleston | South Carolina | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $302,200 | $259,000 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,430 | $1,180 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $62,956 | $69,324 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 50% | 72% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1992 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $142,000 | $174,800 | $302,200 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $883 | $1,051 | $1,430 |
| Median household income | $39,446 | $45,510 | $62,956 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSA · Charleston County. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent; green figures are the range across 8 North Charleston ZIP codes, where HUD sets Small Area Fair Market Rents.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $117,500. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $65,800 | $75,200 | $84,600 | $94,000 | $101,550 | $109,050 | $116,600 | $124,100 |
| Very low income (50%) | $41,150 | $47,000 | $52,900 | $58,750 | $63,450 | $68,150 | $72,850 | $77,550 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $24,700 | $28,200 | $31,750 | $35,250 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 18, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in North Charleston?
$302,200, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $259,000 in South Carolina and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in North Charleston?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,430 a month, versus $1,180 statewide.
How much have home values risen in North Charleston?
The median home value went from $142,000 in 2014 to $302,200 in 2024 (+113%).
What is fair market rent in North Charleston?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSA is $1,661 for a studio, $1,731 for one bedroom and $1,884 for two bedrooms; across North Charleston's ZIP codes, two-bedroom values run $1,580 to $2,260. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), North Charleston city, South Carolina. Values are estimates with margins of error.