Where to live around Charleston
Charleston's communities split three ways: the islands west of the harbor (Johns, James, Folly) for space and a slower pace, the beach towns east of the harbor (Isle of Palms, Sullivan's) for oceanfront living at a premium, and the established suburbs (Mount Pleasant, West Ashley) plus downtown for convenience and schools.
Median sold price
- Under $600K
- $600K – $800K
- $800K – $1.2M
- $1.2M – $2M
- $2M and up
Median of monthly median sold prices, residential, CHS Regional MLS, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Updated monthly. Boundaries are ZIP codes, so they don't match neighborhood lines exactly. Tap an area for all of its numbers.
Where Charleston prices sit right now
Median sold price for residential sales over the last twelve months, from the CHS Regional MLS. Tap an area for the full guide.
| Area | Median sold | Avg. days on market | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Island | $640K | 51 days | Room to breathe: big lots, live oaks and farm stands, 25 minutes from downtown when Maybank cooperates. |
| James Island | $640K | 42 days | Established neighborhoods between downtown and Folly, with marsh views and a strong local streak. |
| Folly Beach | $1.04M | 115 days | Laid-back surf town with condos, beach cottages and short-term rental rules worth reading closely. |
| Isle of Palms | $1.79M | 70 days | Family beach island with Wild Dunes, marina access and a quick bridge to Mount Pleasant. |
| Sullivan's Island | $4.7M | 104 days | Small, quiet and almost entirely single-family. Inventory is thin and prices reflect it. |
| Mount Pleasant | $875K – $965K | 43–44 days | Planned communities, top-rated schools and the shortest drive to the IOP and Sullivan’s beaches. |
| West Ashley | $485K – $585K | 41–45 days | The value play close to downtown, from 1950s ranches to newer townhome neighborhoods. |
| Downtown Charleston | $955K | 50 days | Walkable historic streets, restaurants on every corner and parking you will think about daily. |
Median of monthly median sold prices and average days on market, residential, CHS Regional MLS, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Ranges show two ZIP codes. Sullivan's Island has few sales, so its figures move a lot month to month. Updated monthly. Deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
Every area, by the numbers
| Area | Median sold | Avg. days on market | Sold vs. original ask | Months of supply | Sales, 12 mo. | Median year built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Island City · ZIP 29455 | $640K | 51 | 96.5% | 3.2 | 846 | 2001 |
| James Island ZIP 29412 | $640K | 42 | 95.5% | 3.1 | 702 | 1990 |
| Folly Beach City · ZIP 29439 | $1.04M | 115 | 90.5% | 3.8 | 107 | 1990 |
| Isle of Palms City · ZIP 29451 | $1.79M | 70 | 92.9% | 4.7 | 239 | 1986 |
| Sullivan's Island City · ZIP 29482 | $4.7M | 104 | 92.4% | 11.3 | 35 | 1981 |
| Mount Pleasant ZIP 29464 | $965K | 44 | 94.9% | 2.7 | 943 | 1992 |
| Mount Pleasant ZIP 29466 | $875K | 43 | 96.2% | 2.5 | 977 | 2007 |
| West Ashley ZIP 29407 | $585K | 41 | 94.2% | 3.3 | 479 | 1971 |
| West Ashley ZIP 29414 | $485K | 45 | 96.7% | 3 | 811 | 2001 |
| Downtown Charleston ZIP 29403 | $955K | 50 | 93% | 4.2 | 319 | 1964 |
Sales figures: residential, CHS Regional MLS, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. "City" rows use the town's own sales; other rows use the whole ZIP code. Months of supply is active listings in the latest month divided by average monthly sales; under about 4 months generally favors sellers. Median year built covers all housing units, including apartments (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year). Deemed reliable, not guaranteed.