Investor-grade market analytics for Charleston-North Charleston, South Carolina. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.
$431,797
-0.4% year-over-year
5.7%
gross annual
-0.4%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
-0.4% year-over-year
63/100
ModerateNet migration: Top 2% nationally
In-migrants avg $109,800 AGI vs out-migrants $76,555
Opportunity Zone Market
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Charleston-North Charleston, SC is experiencing a correction with -0.4% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability is moderately stretched with a price-to-income ratio of 5.25x, above the national average of 4.8x. Strong net positive migration (+3,942 returns/year) reflects sustained population inflows driving housing demand. Climate risk is moderate (63/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 5.73% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Charleston-North Charleston, SC's primary climate exposure is hurricanes (83/100). The composite climate risk score of 63/100 (Moderate) indicates overall risk with manageable exposure that should be factored into investment analysis. Buyers should consider climate-related insurance costs and potential future regulatory changes.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Migration flows, ZIP-level neighborhood data, full demographics, price history, and the Market Screener.