Charleston vs North Charleston: home prices and housing costs
The typical home in Charleston is worth $591,821, about 91% more than in North Charleston ($310,134), according to Zillow (Aug 2026). Homes that sold in Jun–Aug 2026 went for a median $649,570 in Charleston and $354,765 in North Charleston, and took a median 68 and 70 days to sell (Redfin). At today's 7.03% 30-year rate, the monthly payment on the typical home is about $3,159 in Charleston and $1,656 in North Charleston, with 20% down and before taxes and insurance.
What you're looking at: Zillow (home values, asking rent), Redfin (sales, Jun–Aug 2026) and the Census Bureau (income, rent, ownership) · town limits · all home types
Side by side
| Measure | Charleston | North Charleston |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home valueZillow, Aug 2026 | $591,821 | $310,134 |
| Change in value, 1 yearZillow | +1.3% | −1.4% |
| Median sale priceRedfin, Jun–Aug 2026, all home types | $649,570 | $354,765 |
| Homes soldRedfin, Jun–Aug 2026 | 1,070 | 431 |
| Days on marketRedfin, median | 68 | 70 |
| Months of supplyRedfin | 3.1 | 4.0 |
| Asking rentZillow, monthly | $2,312 | $1,757 |
| 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 7.03%, 20% down | $3,159 | $1,656 |
| Payment as a share of local incomeBefore taxes and insurance | 41% | 32% |
| 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.