Historic, gorgeous, humid; flood risk and prices. Median home price runs about $436K with an effective property tax near 0.57% — roughly $2,485/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
Dimension
Charleston
Median home price
$436K
Effective property tax
0.57%
Tax friendliness
6/10
Winter mildness
8/10
Summer comfort
5/10
Walkability
6/10
Outdoor access
6/10
Culture & food
8/10
Healthcare
9/10
Airport connectivity
7/10
Schools
6/10
Safety
6/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
2/10
Growth trajectory
9/10
Who it fits: people who want life on foot, anyone prioritizing healthcare, buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: the insurance-averse.