Charleston Downtown

Welcome to Charleston Downtown

A dynamic and vibrant neighborhood with historic homes and waterfront views

Charleston is one of the oldest cities in the United States, founded in 1670. The city offers history and delicious cuisine. Downtown Charleston is defined by King Street, a thoroughfare featuring great restaurants, home goods stores, art galleries, and salons. Charleston is home to approximately 130,000 residents, and Downtown Charleston is also referred to as “the Peninsula”.

Across a nearly five-square-mile area, Charleston is a charming southern city that features some of the most beautiful architecture in the United States. The city is also home to The Citadel and College of Charleston. Downtown Charleston is home to some of the most impressive homes in Charleston. Residents enjoy being a part of the city's history, and notable residents can sometimes trace their ancestry back to the colonial period. "Southern Charm" is filmed in many notable spots in downtown Charleston and features several socialites with ancestors dating back to the founding years of Charleston. Residing in Charleston is a great way to explore the Carolina Lowcountry and its eclectic attributes.

What to Love

Visiting Fort Sumter National Monument
Shopping at the Historic Charleston City Market
Learning about wildlife at the South Carolina Aquarium
Cooling off at the Joe Riley Waterfront Park

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Things to Do

Schools

Charleston County School District serves the schools in Charleston Downtown. The following are some of the most notable schools in Charleston Downtown:

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Demographics and Employment Data for Charleston Downtown, SC

Population Households Employment

Charleston Downtown has 63,760 households, with an average household size of 2.23. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Charleston Downtown do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 147,928 people call Charleston Downtown home. The population density is 1,288.65 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

147,928

Total Population

High

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

35.5

Median Age

47.45 / 52.55%

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

63,760

Total Households

2.23

Average Household Size

$50,240

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

Around Charleston Downtown, SC

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

14

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

51

Bikeable

Bike Score

30

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Madrigal's Tacos and Latin Cuisine, Dining In, and Pure Fluff.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Madrigal's Tacos and Latin Cuisine page on Yelp	Dining	2.09 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Dining In page on Yelp Search 1645 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd on Google Maps	Dining	3.12 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Pure Fluff page on Yelp	Dining · $	3.25 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the CiderHouse Pie Shop page on Yelp	Dining	3.25 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Maya del Sol Kitchen page on Yelp Search 1813 Reynolds Ave on Google Maps	Dining	3.17 miles	19 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the International Ballroom Dance Studios page on Yelp Search 1938 Ashley River Rd on Google Maps	Active	3.49 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Arthur Murray Charleston Dance Center page on Yelp Search 1300 Savannah Hwy on Google Maps	Active	2.91 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Charleston Kettlebell Club page on Yelp Search 47 B Windermere Blvd on Google Maps	Active	2.62 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Charleston Fish Rod Bending Company page on Yelp Search 141 Folly Rd Blvd on Google Maps	Active	3.5 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Holy City Jiu Jitsu page on Yelp Search 327 Folly Rd on Google Maps	Active	3.72 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Jibe Cycling Studio page on Yelp Search 48 Alexander St on Google Maps	Active	2.61 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Meditate A Center for Healing Arts page on Yelp Search 757 St Andrews Blvd on Google Maps	Active	2.09 miles	20 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Studio Barre page on Yelp Search 1956 Maybank Hwy on Google Maps	Active	3.69 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Amorous Dance Pole and Fitness page on Yelp Search 1706 Old Towne Rd on Google Maps	Active	1.7 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Longevity Fitness Charleston page on Yelp Search 163 Rutledge Ave on Google Maps	Active	2.15 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Facial Surgery Center page on Yelp Search 526 Johnnie Dodds Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	4.36 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Thrive Total Wellness page on Yelp Search 138 St Philip St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.14 miles	14 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Amber Dawn Cosmetics page on Yelp Search 973 Houston Northcutt Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	4.4 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hair By Mere page on Yelp Search 708 S Shelmore Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	4.93 miles	17 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lab the Barber Shop page on Yelp Search 100 Spring St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.84 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Clipper Club page on Yelp Search 2012 Wappoo Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	3.8 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Koniver Aesthetics page on Yelp Search 1470 Tobias Gadson Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.85 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars

Schools in Weddington Charleston Downtown, SC

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The following schools are within or nearby Charleston Downtown. 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.

Type

Name

Overview for Charleston Downtown, SC

147,928

35.5 years

High

$50,240

Welcome to Charleston Downtown

What to Love

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Things to Do

Schools

Demographics and Employment Data for Charleston Downtown, SC

147,928

High

35.5

47.45 / 52.55%

63,760

2.23

$50,240

Around Charleston Downtown, SC

14

Car-Dependent

51

Bikeable

30

Some Transit

Points of Interest

Schools in Weddington Charleston Downtown, SC

Featured Properties

$10,750,000

$8,000,000

$7,785,000

$7,000,000

$6,450,000

$6,249,000

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Charleston Downtown

Overview for Charleston Downtown, SC

147,928

35.5 years

High

$50,240

Welcome to Charleston Downtown

What to Love

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Things to Do

Schools

Demographics and Employment Data for Charleston Downtown, SC

147,928

High

35.5

47.45 / 52.55%

63,760

2.23

$50,240

Around Charleston Downtown, SC

14

Car-Dependent

51

Bikeable

30

Some Transit

Points of Interest

Schools in Weddington Charleston Downtown, SC

Featured Properties

$10,750,000

$8,000,000

$7,785,000

$7,000,000

$6,450,000

$6,249,000

Work With Us

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