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Charleston, South Carolina Mortgage and Housing Information
Population: 96,650
Data Source:US Census Bureau. All figures are from year 2000 unless otherwise noted.
Lifestyle in Charleston
Income
| U.S. | South Carolina | Charleston | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Earnings | $27,239 | $24,459 | $26,681 |
| Median Earnings, Males | $32,396 | $29,510 | $31,643 |
| Median Earnings, Females | $22,097 | $20,294 | $21,328 |
Males earn $10,315 (48.4%) more than Females in Charleston.
Commuting in Charleston
Means of transportation to work, workers over 16 years old.
| Means of Transport | Number of People |
|---|---|
| Car, solo | 33,064 |
| Carpooled | 5,244 |
| Public Transit | 1,607 |
| Bicycle | 554 |
| Walking | 2,980 |
| Other Means | 362 |
| Total, Commuted | 43,811 |
| Worked from home | 1,204 |
| Total | 45,015 |
Time Spent Commuting in Charleston
Time spent commuting in Charleston
| Time spent in minutes | Number of People |
|---|---|
| Less than 5 | 1,514 |
| 5-9 | 5,261 |
| 10-14 | 8,472 |
| 15-19 | 9,549 |
| 20-24 | 7,318 |
| 25-29 | 2,466 |
| 30-34 | 5,158 |
| 35-39 | 597 |
| 40-44 | 669 |
| 45-59 | 1,401 |
| 60-89 | 724 |
| Over 90 | 682 |
Education
| Level | Number of Males | Percent of Males | Number of Females | Percent of Females |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some College | 3,867 | 13.6% | 6,444 | 22.7% |
| Associate Degree | 2,503 | 8.8% | 2,130 | 7.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8,859 | 31.2% | 9,656 | 34.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2,973 | 10.5% | 3,375 | 11.9% |
| Professional Degree | 1,656 | 5.8% | 678 | 2.4% |
| Doctorate Degree | 418 | 1.5% | 436 | 1.5% |
| Total (at least some college) | 20,276 | 71.4% | 22,719 | 65.5% |
| Total over 25 | 28,380 | 100% | 34,698 | 100% |
Housing in Charleston
Value of Houses and Condos
| U.S. | South Carolina | Charleston | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value in year 2006 | $185,200 | $122,400 | $249,300 |
Monthly Owner Costs
| U.S. | South Carolina | Charleston | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,402 | $1,055 | $1,443 |
| Without a mortgage | $399 | $303 | $485 |
Tenancy in Charleston
| Owner-occupied homes | 24,751 |
|---|---|
| Renter-occupied homes | 20,380 |
| Homes for sale | 2,089 |
| Homes for rent | 1,741 |
| Total | 52,795 |
Ownership of Houses and Condos
Types of mortgages for owner-occupied Houses and Condos in Charleston (2006)
| Mortgage Type | Number of Houses and Condos | Percent of total |
|---|---|---|
| Without a mortgage | 7,707 | 31.1% |
| First Mortgage Only | 11,486 | 46.4% |
| Second Mortgage and/or Home Equity Loan | 5,558 | 22.5% |
| Total | 24,751 | 100% |
Age of Charleston Residents
| Males | Females |
|---|---|
| 31 | 35 |
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