As of 2012, Charleston Metro Area's population is 304,284 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -1.73 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Charleston Metro Area is $98,400. Home appreciation the last year has been 2.52 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Charleston Metro Area's cost of living is 13.80% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Charleston Metro Area public schools spend $5,816 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 15.5 students per teacher in Charleston Metro Area. --------------------The unemployment rate in Charleston Metro Area is 6.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Charleston Metro Area jobs have Increased by 1.39 percent.
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 | Average Commute time is 27 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Charleston Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |