As of 2012, Charleston's population is 120,083 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 16.16 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Charleston is $191,700. Home appreciation the last year has been 2.08 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Charleston's cost of living is 9.60% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Charleston public schools spend $5,654 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 10 students per teacher in Charleston. --------------------The unemployment rate in Charleston is 7.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Charleston jobs have Increased by 0.28 percent.
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 23 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Charleston's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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