How should the North Charleston city page be read?

Start with the summary for the quick read, then use the trend charts and benchmark table together. That combination shows what is elevated or subdued today, what has been moving over time, and how North Charleston sits within the surrounding market.

What data powers North Charleston?

TractSignal combines census and household context, crime measures, rents, permits, retail mix, and other local indicators into one place profile.

How does North Charleston compare with South Carolina?

The comparison section shows how North Charleston differs from South Carolina on crime, rent, development, and other tracked measures, so you can separate local conditions from the broader backdrop.

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North Charleston

North Charleston, South Carolina crime and tract data guide. Read the citywide pattern first, then move into tract pages and comparison pages to see where the local differences are most pronounced.

Population

115,876

North Charleston covered by 26 underlying areas.

Violent crime

7.6 / 1k

Violent crime has declined 17% since 2021.

Property crime

39.7 / 1k

Property crime has declined 21% since 2021.

Market rent

$1,722

Market rent has increased 54% since 2019. Rent here is ZIP-derived market context.

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Signals

What North Charleston is signaling right now

City-level signals summarize safety, market pressure, quality, and upside without loading the application bundle.

Safety

50/100

Scores in the 50th percentile for lower violent crime relative to its peer set. Higher scores indicate safer conditions based on the current violent-crime rate.

Momentum

50/100

Development activity lands around the 50th percentile once permit intensity is normalized by household base — a forward-looking signal for neighborhood improvement trajectory.

Quality

54/100

Retail discovery mix places this area around the 54th percentile — curated premium-versus-value retail tagging, openings, and category mix are used to summarize commercial quality.

Investor Upside

52/100

Forward-looking composite places this area in the 52nd percentile — a weighted blend of development momentum and retail quality signaling medium-term investment potential.

Trend deck