Boeing South Carolina at a glance
- What's there
- Final assembly and delivery for all three 787 Dreamliner models
- Where
- 5400 International Blvd and 9775 Patriot Blvd, North Charleston (Charleston County)
- Size
- About 9,000 Boeing employees in South Carolina (early 2026)
- What's changing
- A $1 billion site expansion broke ground in November 2025; Boeing is also moving remaining 787 engineering work from Washington state to North Charleston
Drive times from every area
Closest first. Times are without traffic; at rush hour, plan on 1.5 to 2 times these. Median price and days on market cover residential sales over Nov 2025 – Oct 2026.
| Area | Drive time | Median price | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanahan | 5 min (3.9 mi) | $440K | 37 days |
| West Ashley | 10 min (6.8 mi) | $485K – $585K | 40–43 days |
| North Charleston | 10 min (4.2 mi) | $340K | 48 days |
| Goose Creek | 15 min (10.1 mi) | $325K | 47 days |
| Ladson | 15 min (11.5 mi) | $325K | 44 days |
| Daniel Island | 15 min (9.8 mi) | $1.73M | 37 days |
| Mount Pleasant (29464, south) | 20 min (12.1 mi) | $950K | 43 days |
| Downtown Charleston | 20 min (10.5 mi) | $915K | 52 days |
| Cainhoy & Wando | 20 min (13.4 mi) | $790K | 40 days |
| Johns Island | 25 min (15.2 mi) | $640K | 50 days |
| James Island | 25 min (13.1 mi) | $640K | 42 days |
| Sullivan's Island | 25 min (18.7 mi) | $4.7M | 108 days |
| Summerville | 25 min (17.5 mi) | $400K | 51 days |
| Isle of Palms | 30 min (19.6 mi) | $1.79M | 66 days |
| Ravenel | 30 min (20.9 mi) | $400K | 54 days |
| Mount Pleasant (29466, north) | 30 min (18.3 mi) | $860K | 43 days |
| Folly Beach | 35 min (19.1 mi) | $1.02M | 112 days |
| Moncks Corner | 35 min (24.7 mi) | $365K | 54 days |
| Hollywood | 35 min (20.7 mi) | $595K | 65 days |
Drive times computed with OSRM (OpenStreetMap road data), no traffic, rounded to 5 minutes. Rush hour is often 1.5x to 2x these. Origins match the commute tool and drive-time panels; employer points geocoded on OpenStreetMap. Destination: Boeing South Carolina, 5400 International Blvd. Each area is measured from one reference point, so your street may be a few minutes either way. For your exact address and work address, use the commute calculator.
What to know before you pick a town
Commute by shift, not by miles
The campus sits between I-26 and I-526 by the airport. A first-shift start before the morning rush is a very different drive from an 8 a.m. office start. Before you pick a town, drive it at your actual start time.
Two campuses, two drives
The Airport Campus on International Boulevard and the North Campus on Patriot Boulevard are a few minutes apart, but they're reached from different roads. Ask which building you'll report to before you settle on a neighborhood.
Coming from Everett or another Boeing site
Washington has no state income tax; South Carolina does (a 5.21% top rate on most incomes over $30,000). Property tax on a primary home is low once you apply for the 4% owner-occupant rate. My relocation guide walks through the tax side.
Within about 20 minutes without traffic: Hanahan, West Ashley, North Charleston, Goose Creek, Ladson, Daniel Island, Mount Pleasant (29464, south), Downtown Charleston, Cainhoy & Wando. Each guide covers taxes, flood zones, schools and the honest trade-offs.
Common questions
Where do people live when they work at Boeing in Charleston?
I can't tell you who lives where, but I can tell you what's close. Without traffic, Hanahan is about 5 minutes from the 787 campus, North Charleston and West Ashley about 10, Goose Creek and Daniel Island about 15, Mount Pleasant (29464) about 20, and Summerville about 25. The table on this page has every area with its median price.
How big is Boeing South Carolina?
Boeing reported about 9,000 employees in South Carolina in early 2026. It broke ground on a $1 billion expansion of its North Charleston site in November 2025.
More for your move
- The Charleston relocation guide: taxes, insurance, the 4% rate and the first 45 days
- Buying a home here from out of state
- Look up a flood zone by address
- Moving here for Joint Base Lindsey Graham
- Moving here for MUSC
- Moving here for Volvo
- Moving here for Mercedes-Benz Vans
Sources
- SC Department of Commerce: Boeing expansion announcement (campus addresses) (sccommerce.com)
- Boeing: Boeing South Carolina breaks ground on 787 site expansion (Nov 2025) (boeing.mediaroom.com)
- Spokesman-Review: Boeing moves more 787 work from Washington (Feb 2026; SC headcount) (spokesman.com)
Checked November 8, 2026. Employer facts change; confirm details like start dates and locations with your employer.