With its waterfront views, whimsy, history, and increasing growth, there’s a charming little nook for everyone to call home in the Charleston region.

The tri-county’s towns + cities are growing faster than anywhere else in S.C. – and the demand for housing remains consistently high. (We can’t help it that we’re popular.) And while the city is working to address the issue of affordable housing overall, a combination of factors has led to a region stamped with some pretty pricey homes + zip codes.

Whether you’re trying to live like a Kardashian, budget shop for a new home, or are just curious – here’s our breakdown of some of the most expensive + desirable neighborhoods in the tri-county. 👇

Downtown Charleston: The Historic District

○ Median real estate price: $2,793,539 – which is more expensive than 99.9% of the neighborhoods in S.C. + 99.7% higher than any of the neighborhoods in the U.S.
○ Average rental price: $2,086 – which is higher than 96.9% of the neighborhoods in S.C.
○ Notable neighborhood characteristics: True to its designation as a Historic District, this neighborhood is older than 99.9% of those in America. 85.7% of the homes + other residential real estate here was built in or before 1939.

Mount Pleasant: Hobcaw Point/Scanlonville

○ Median Real Estate Price: $790,165 – which is more expensive than 98.2% of the neighborhoods in S.C. + 92.6% higher than any of the neighborhoods in the U.S.
○ Average Rental Price: $2,019 – which is higher than 98.2% of the neighborhoods in S.C.
○ Notable neighborhood characteristics: Overlooking both the Wando River + Hobcaw Creek, the Hobcaw Point neighborhood has been around since the 1950s. Neighboring Scanlonville (known to some as Remleys Point) was established after the Civil War as one of the first communities for African Americans.

Daniel Island

○ Median Real Estate Price: $889,529 – which is more expensive than 98.7% of the neighborhoods in S.C. + 93.9% higher than any of the neighborhoods in the U.S.
○ Average Rental Price: $2,249 – which is higher than 98.2% of the neighborhoods in S.C.
○ Notable Neighborhood Characteristics: This area of CHS is relatively new. 87.3% of the homes + other residential real estate here were built after 1999.

North Charleston: Club Course Drive / Dorchester Road

○ Median real estate price: $342, 208 – which is more expensive than 83.7% of the neighborhoods in S.C. + 64.7% higher than any of the neighborhoods in the U.S.
○ Average rental price: $2,109 – which is higher than 97.1% of the neighborhoods in S.C.
○ Notable neighborhood characteristics: This neighborhood is dominated by newer homes, made up of almost entirely homes built from the year 2000 to today.

Goose Creek: Caromi Village

○ Median Real Estate Price: $444, 988 – which is more expensive than 94.6% of the neighborhoods in S.C. + 80.6% higher than any of the neighborhoods in the U.S.
○ Average Rental Price: $1,394 – which is higher than 80.4% of the neighborhoods in S.C.
○ Notable Neighborhood Characteristics: This neighborhood has larger homes, 4-5 or more bedrooms, + real estate than 97.9% of neighborhoods in the U.S.

James Island: Harborview Road / Clearview Drive

○ Median Real Estate Price: $542,540 – which is more expensive than 96.5% of the neighborhoods in S.C. + 86.4% higher than any of the neighborhoods in the U.S.
○ Average Rental Price: $2,499 – which is higher than 99.2% of the neighborhoods in S.C.
○ Notable neighborhood characteristics: This area of James Island is a coastal neighborhood with amenities + recreational activities on the waterfront.