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Living in Charleston

Charleston is one of the cities recorded in the United States. At the end of 2024, Charleston had a population of 4,447. At the end of 2024, unemployment in Charleston reached 5%. A foreign population count of 27 was recorded at the end of 2024.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Charleston?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Charleston.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Charleston yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent667.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12Community estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count74 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Charleston?

The median gross salary is about 2,171 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)11

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Charleston?

The unemployment rate is about 5 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Charleston is 5.0%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Charleston 5.0%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary2,171 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)11Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate5 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Charleston. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Charleston. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Safety

How safe is Charleston?

Police recorded about 2,361 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source.

  • Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents: 2,361 offences per 100,000 · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting3
Recorded crime across major citiesCharleston highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Charleston highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,379Charleston2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,361 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting3Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count38 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Mobility and administration

Charleston's nearest airport was CGI, 39 km away and offered 1 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights6Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km39 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports7Official
Nearest Major Airport IataCGI3 Aug 2026OurAirports7Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Charleston. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Charleston.

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperature moved from 1.5°C in January to 26.2°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 93.5 mm in January and 98.3 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Charleston average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND32°-3°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Charleston average monthly precipitation, mm035701051409310812614012010898848291107104JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 6.33 · Feb 9 · Mar 14.78 · Apr 21.06 · May 25.72 · Jun 29.94 · Jul 31.5 · Aug 31 · Sep 27.61 · Oct 21.61 · Nov 14.39 · Dec 8.17 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -3.33 · Feb -1.39 · Mar 3.11 · Apr 8.61 · May 14.28 · Jun 18.94 · Jul 20.89 · Aug 19.72 · Sep 15.33 · Oct 8.72 · Nov 3 · Dec -1.06 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 1.5 · Feb 3.83 · Mar 8.94 · Apr 14.83 · May 20 · Jun 24.44 · Jul 26.22 · Aug 25.33 · Sep 21.44 · Oct 15.17 · Nov 8.67 · Dec 3.56 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 93.47 · Feb 108 · Mar 126 · Apr 139.7 · May 120.4 · Jun 108.2 · Jul 98.3 · Aug 84.33 · Sep 81.53 · Oct 90.68 · Nov 106.7 · Dec 103.6 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information5Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Perry4,448 residentsForest Hills4,455 residentsGlendale4,465 residentsVail4,466 residentsSpringhill4,485 residentsWahneta4,409 residents

Population and city profile

Charleston covered an area of 12.4 km² at the end of 2025. The population density of Charleston stood at 358 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Charleston?

The published population was 4,447 people in July 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program10

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Charleston residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport99.4%Foreign residents 0.6%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area12.42 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)8Official
Foreign-resident share0.602 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents27 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density358 people/km²31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)10Official
Population4,447 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program10Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population4,412 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Is Charleston a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker53%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 43–63%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on education · range 50–70%
Student41%strong on cost, weak on education · range 30–52%
Family60%strong on family, weak on education · range 50–70%
Retirement57%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 45–69%
Foreign residents27 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population4,447 people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median monthly rent667.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary2,171 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate5 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
City area12.42 km²31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Charleston when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Charleston?

The published population was 4,447 people in July 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How safe is Charleston?

Police recorded about 2,361 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

What is the typical salary in Charleston?

The median gross salary is about 2,171 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Charleston?

The unemployment rate is about 5 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Charleston?

27 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Charleston a good place to live?

Charleston may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Charleston, United States: rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/charleston/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  6. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  2. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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