Charleston vs North Charleston: home prices and housing costs
The typical home in Charleston is worth $587,511, about 90% more than in North Charleston ($309,108), according to Zillow (Sep 2026). Homes that sold in Jul–Sep 2026 went for a median $659,636 in Charleston and $364,826 in North Charleston, and took a median 72 and 74 days to go under contract (Redfin). At today's 7.40% 30-year rate, the monthly payment on the typical home is about $3,254 in Charleston and $1,712 in North Charleston, with 20% down and before taxes and insurance.
What you're looking at: Zillow (home values, asking rent), Redfin (sales, Jul–Sep 2026) and the Census Bureau (income, rent, ownership) · town limits · all home types
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Side by side
| Measure | Charleston | North Charleston |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home valueZillow, Sep 2026 | $587,511 | $309,108 |
| Change in value, 1 yearZillow | +1.4% | −1.3% |
| Median sale priceRedfin, Jul–Sep 2026, all home types | $659,636 | $364,826 |
| Homes soldRedfin, Jul–Sep 2026 | 908 | 399 |
| Days on marketRedfin, median | 72 | 74 |
| Months of supplyRedfin | 3.7 | 4.3 |
| Asking rentZillow, monthly | $2,288 | $1,742 |
| Median gross rentCensus, 2020–2024, includes utilities | $1,722 | $1,430 |
| Median household incomeCensus, 2020–2024 | $92,414 | $62,956 |
| Monthly paymentPrincipal and interest at 7.40%, 20% down | $3,254 | $1,712 |
| Payment as a share of local incomeBefore taxes and insurance | 42% | 33% |
| Home value ÷ household incomeZillow ÷ Census | 6.4× | 4.9× |
| Owner-occupied homesCensus, 2020–2024 | 56% | 50% |
| Occupied homesCensus, 2020–2024 | 68,027 | 49,185 |
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Observed Rent Index; Redfin, a national real estate brokerage, 3-month rolling; U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year. Payment excludes taxes, insurance, HOA and mortgage insurance. These are typical figures for each town, not an estimate for any one home.