Buying Property in Charleston as a Foreigner
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Charleston aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its neighborhoods. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any neighborhood.
Every neighborhood in Charleston, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West SideHood | $174,898 | 6.0% | 60 | 19 | 37 |
| VandaliaHood | $152,955 | — | 58 | 8 | 37 |
| South ParkHood | $288,914 | — | 61 | 14 | 37 |
| South HillsHood | $309,908 | — | 60 | 20 | 37 |
| Kanawha CityHood | $288,914 | — | 66 | 14 | 37 |
| JoplinHood | $309,908 | — | 61 | 20 | 37 |
| Forest HillsHood | $209,238 | 11.5% | 60 | 14 | 37 |
| Elk City Historic DistrictHood | $174,898 | 6.0% | 62 | 19 | 37 |
| Edgewood AcresHood | $174,898 | 6.0% | 57 | 19 | 37 |
| East EndHood | $145,957 | 7.6% | 68 | 14 | 37 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.1 | 2.5 | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 14.6 | 2.7 | -10.6% |
| 2022 | 16.3 | 2.9 | -1.9% |
| 2021 |
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| 16.5 |
| 2.9 |
| -6.1% |
| 2020 | 17.6 | 3.6 | -5.2% |
| 2019 | 18.4 | 3.2 | — |
