There are 21 independent living communities serving Charleston, South Carolina. This includes 9 communities in Charleston and 12 nearby. The costs per day for independent living in South Carolina range from $17 up to $108, with a median expense running approximately $53. The per month expense averages roughly $1,580 and ranges between $511 and $3,250. Yearly, the mean cost is about $18,966, which is less than the national average of $23,100.
The cost for independent living in Charleston can range from around $743 per month all the way up to $2,533 per month. The average cost is $1,678 per month, or around $20,130 yearly.
Charleston is a medium-sized city in Charleston County, South Carolina. It is included in the Charleston-North Charleston metro area. With 515,571 residents in the encompassing statistical area and 177,294 residing in the city, it is the third largest city in the state. Those over the age of 55 compose 23% of the total community.
Charleston has an exceptional SeniorScore™ of 80. The city has a mean per capita income of $29,000 and a mean household income is $49,000 (the South Carolina state average is $37,000). The current unemployment rate is about 8.4% and the average home price is $232,500, which is higher than the South Carolina average of $163,500.
Charleston has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The city receives very high amounts of rain annually. Charleston has excellent water quality ratings, moderate air quality, and a low rate of crime compared to other cities in the United States.