Metro Pulse Report

Charleston, SC

↗RisingMarch 2026

Population Δ % (5yr)

—

Source: Census ACS

Home Price Δ % YoY

—

Source: FHFA HPI

Median HH Income

—

Source: Census ACS

Median Gross Rent

—

Source: Census ACS

GDP Growth

+3.8%

Source: BEA RGDP

Employment Growth

+2.8%

Source: BLS QCEW

Avg Weekly Wage

$1,180

Source: BLS QCEW

Metro Population

850K

Source: Census ACS

Axiom Signal Scores

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Composite signal groups derived from >50 public + proprietary data sources, normalized 0–100 across all US metros.

Business Vitality72/100 — Active

Population Momentum72/100 — Growing

Demographics64/100 — Favorable

Economic Strength68/100 — Solid

Development Pipeline66/100 — Active

Accessibility44/100 — Car-Dependent

Safety & Environment54/100 — Low Risk

Amenity Demand76/100 — Destination

Metro composite average:65/100

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Top Neighborhoods by Axiom Score

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Highest-scoring micro-markets within Charleston, SC.

1Upper King Street

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Market Analysis

Data-driven narrative for Charleston, SC — March 2026.

Charleston's aerospace (Boeing) and port-driven economy supports above-average growth, while its tourism and culinary reputation drives exceptional amenity demand scores. Flood risk in the peninsula district requires careful site-level analysis. The Park Circle neighborhood is the metro's fastest-rising micro-market by composite score.

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