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Discover Luxury Downtown Charleston Real Estate

Welcome to Downtown Charleston

Downtown Charleston is the heart of Southern elegance, where history, culture, and luxury real estate converge. Cobblestone streets, grand antebellum mansions, and breathtaking waterfront views define this iconic district, offering an unparalleled blend of charm and sophistication. From historic South of Broad estates to impeccably designed modern penthouses, downtown provides a diverse selection of high-end properties. World-class dining, boutique shopping, and rich cultural experiences are just steps away, while the scenic Battery and Charleston Harbor create a stunning backdrop. For those seeking the finest in Lowcountry living, downtown Charleston is the ultimate destination.

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Overview for Downtown Charleston, SC

2,322 people live in Downtown Charleston, where the median age is 39 and the average individual income is $67,860. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,322

Total Population

39 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$67,860

Average individual Income

Around Downtown Charleston, SC

There's plenty to do around Downtown Charleston, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

83
Very Walkable
Walking Score
83
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
42
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including JoeJoe Burwells, Fleet Landing Restaurant & Raw Bar, and Zero Restaurant + Bar.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.13 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Fleet Landing Restaurant & Raw Bar Logo
Dining · $$ 0.25 miles 3802 reviews 4.2/5 stars
Zero Restaurant + Bar Logo
Dining · $$$ 0.26 miles 164 reviews 4.4/5 stars
Hyman's Seafood Logo
Dining · $$ 0.26 miles 4102 reviews 4.1/5 stars
Smokin Gringos Logo
Dining 0.27 miles 20 reviews 3.9/5 stars
Dining 0.27 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Downtown Charleston, SC

Population Households Employment

Downtown Charleston has 1,074 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Downtown Charleston do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 2,322 people call Downtown Charleston home. The population density is 12,592 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,322

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39 years

Median Age

48 / 52%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
1,074

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$67,860

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Downtown Charleston, SC

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The following schools are within or nearby Downtown Charleston. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Past Transactions

  • Pale aqua house with white-trimmed porches, bay windows, and brick front steps at dusk. Sold

    $3,750,000

    150 Spring Street, Charleston, SC 29403

    • 11 Beds
    • 4,469 Sq.Ft.
  • White house with a covered porch and pink door beneath a tree with vivid pink blossoms. Sold

    $2,600,000

    80 Smith Street, Charleston, SC 29401

    • 4 Beds
    • 5 Baths
    • 2,054 Sq.Ft.
  • White two-story house with a steep gable, covered porch, and curved gravel drive. Sold

    $2,500,000

    755 Adluh Street, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

    • 5 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 3,153 Sq.Ft.
  • Multi-story stucco residence with dark green windows and an arched garage entrance in a leafy brick courtyard. Sold

    $2,150,000

    10 Catfiddle Street, Charleston, SC 29403

    • 4 Beds
    • 5 Baths
    • 2,500 Sq.Ft.
  • Blue-gray Charleston home with white double porches and a red front door. Sold

    $1,655,000

    120 Alexander Street, Charleston, SC 29403

    • 6 Beds
    • 3,062 Sq.Ft.
  • Elevated gray house with pale blue shutters, open carport, and concrete driveway beneath a pink sunset sky. Pending

    $1,450,000

    514 W Beach, Folly Beach, SC 29439

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,890 Sq.Ft.
  • Light blue-gray clapboard house beside a brick-and-stone walkway shaded by a leafy tree. Sold

    $1,428,500

    11 Felix Street, Charleston, SC 29403

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,024 Sq.Ft.
  • Yellow clapboard house with green shutters and flower boxes, glowing windows, and a tree-shaded courtyard at dusk. Sold

    $1,357,500

    8 Trumbo Street, Charleston, SC 29401

    • 2 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,608 Sq.Ft.
  • Orange three-story home with green shutters and an arched entrance gate. Sold

    $1,175,000

    92 Bogard Street, Charleston, SC 29403

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,200 Sq.Ft.
  • Modern home entrance at the end of a wooden walkway, surrounded by mature trees and lush landscaping. Sold

    $1,150,000

    101 America St, Charleston , Charleston, SC 29403

    • 3 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 519 Sq.Ft.
  • Residential building with balconies beneath oak trees; a red outline highlights one unit. Sold

    $1,145,000

    21 George Street # 102, Charleston, SC 29401

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,226 Sq.Ft.
  • 49A Morris Street home with dark-trimmed balconies and a garage, partly framed by a leafy tree. Sold

    $975,000

    49a Morris Street, Charleston, SC 29403

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,449 Sq.Ft.
  • Bright living room with vaulted ceiling, tall windows, fireplace, and a patterned rug. Sold

    $880,000

    1609 William Hapton Way, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,983 Sq.Ft.
  • Aerial view of a brick home beside a pond with a fountain and curved driveway. Sold

    $875,000

    1223 White Tail Path, Charleston, SC 29414

    • 3 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 3,314 Sq.Ft.
  • White two-story house with arched windows, a double garage, and a broad driveway. Sold

    $859,000

    1905 Falling Creek Circle, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,832 Sq.Ft.
  • Single-story red brick house with pale green shutters and a small wooden front porch. Sold

    $850,000

    1216 Taliaferro Avenue, Charleston, SC 29412

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,832 Sq.Ft.
  • Pink brick townhouse with dark shutters, a red front door, and a small garden. Sold

    $730,000

    192 Ashley Avenue # F, Charleston, SC 29403

    • 2 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,536 Sq.Ft.
  • Blue-gray two-story house with stacked white porches, a brick walkway, and mature trees. Sold

    $700,000

    22 Ashton Street, Charleston, SC 29403

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,895 Sq.Ft.
  • Yellow two-story house with white-railed porches, black shutters, and a gated front courtyard. Sold

    $700,000

    51 Radcliffe Street, Charleston, SC 29403

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,468 Sq.Ft.
  • Outdoor patio with gray tables and chairs beneath a white pergola. Sold

    $684,000

    150 Bee Street # 415, Charleston, SC 29401

    • 2 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,959 Sq.Ft.
  • Gray single-story home with blue shutters beneath sprawling oak trees draped with Spanish moss. Sold

    $610,000

    512 Castle Hall Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,400 Sq.Ft.
  • Gray clapboard house with a covered porch, green door, white railings, and hanging flower baskets. Sold

    $585,000

    1429 Swamp Fox Lane, Charleston, SC 29412

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,668 Sq.Ft.
  • Two-story brick house with paired entry doors, trimmed hedges, and a walkway across the front lawn. Sold

    $525,000

    925 Ashley Avenue # B, Charleston, SC 29403

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,042 Sq.Ft.
  • White townhouse exterior with landscaped entry and a broad striped-paver driveway. Sold

    $519,000

    319 Lapwing Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,233 Sq.Ft.
  • Aerial view of modern buildings, nearby homes, wetlands, and a cable-stayed bridge. Sold

    $500,000

    1 Cool Blow Street # 125, Charleston, SC 29403

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,214 Sq.Ft.
  • Two-story home with warmly lit windows, a paved driveway, and mature trees at dusk. Sold

    $485,000

    321 Lapwing Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

    • 2 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,382 Sq.Ft.
  • Home entrance with a vine-covered staircase and two white chairs on a brick patio. Sold

    $455,000

    5 1/2 Kracke Street # A, Charleston, SC 29403

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 742 Sq.Ft.
  • Multi-unit building with pale yellow siding, white balconies, brick columns, and parked cars. Sold

    $450,000

    1600 Long Grove Drive # 811, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,197 Sq.Ft.
  • First-floor plan showing a two-car garage, kitchen, family room, dining room, owner's suite, porch, and patio. Sold

    $346,140

    342 Tiliwa Street, Summerville, SC 29486

    • 5 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,400 Sq.Ft.
  • Red-brick house with a white-columned porch, stone steps, and leafy front garden. Sold

    $339,000

    202 Ashley Avenue # G, Charleston, SC 29403

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 491 Sq.Ft.
  • Residential building entrance with brick columns, trimmed hedges, and stairs to upper-level units. Sold

    $285,000

    1600 Long Grove Drive Drive Unit 928, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 786 Sq.Ft.
  • Outdoor pool and sun deck in front of a white condominium building with balconies and palm trees. Sold

    $125,000

    311 Seascape (Share H), Isle of Palms, SC 29451

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,635 Sq.Ft.
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