Charleston, SC Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 44,143 housing units in Charleston.
This represents a 28.6% growth from 34,322 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 42,847 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 1,296 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Charleston is about 51.8%.
Charleston's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 8.4%.
Average household size is 2.24 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Charleston were built after 1970.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2.20% |
| One Bedroom | 15.90% |
| Two Bedrooms | 30.80% |
| Three Bedrooms | 36.50% |
| Four Bedrooms | 11.70% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
| Median year structure was built | 1969 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $139,700 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $132,700 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2 |
| Median year structure was built | 1971 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $601 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.30% |
| Second Mortgage | 9.50% |
| Home Equity Loan | 10.50% |
| Simple Mortgage | 52.40% |
| Debt Free | 27.20% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 20.4% |
