There are 20 independent living communities serving North Charleston, South Carolina. This includes 2 communities in North Charleston and 18 nearby. The median cost / day of independent living in South Carolina is $53, with costs ranging between $17 and $108 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a median cost of $1,580, with costs ranging from around $511 to $3,250. The median annual cost is $18,966, which is below the nationwide average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in North Charleston can range from about $743 per month to $2,533 per month, with a median cost of about $1,678 per month. That equates to an annual cost of $20,130.
Located in Charleston County, North Charleston is a medium-sized city in the State of South Carolina. It is part of the Charleston-North Charleston metropolitan area. Though the encompassing metro area contains 515,571 residents, there are 71,702 living within the city limits. Around 20% of the local populace are over 55.
North Charleston has an above average SeniorScore™ of 74. The average home price in the city is $121,500, which is relatively less than the state average of $163,500. North Charleston has a high unemployment rate of roughly 11.39%. The city's average household income is $42,000 ($20,000 on a per capita basis), in comparison to an average of $37,000 for the entire state of South Carolina.
North Charleston has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers. The area receives very heavy levels of rainfall annually. North Charleston has moderate air quality, excellent water quality, and a higher than average rate of crime in relation to other cities in the US.