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Charleston, South Carolina · ZIP 29403

Charleston — ZIP 29403

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Charleston (29403) scores 70/100 — Good for Charleston. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $860K.

70OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share15%
Property crime share85%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index58/100
Avg math proficiency31%
Avg reading proficiency39%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index21/100
Typical home value$860K
Median rent$2,669/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$860K

Median Rent

$2,669/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,425

Violent Crime

374

Property Crime

2,051

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Charleston County, South Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Burke High09–12342
57%
72%
Charleston ProgressivePK–05184
42%
42%
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science06–12573
37%
53%
James Simons MontessoriPK–08392
37%
47%
Mitchell ElementaryPK–05188
27%
12%
Charleston Development AcademyPK–08151
27%
52%
Sanders-Clyde ElementaryPK–05369
17%
22%
Simmons Pinckney Middle06–08190
7%
15%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

22,319

Median Income

$67K

Homeownership

33%

Median Age

30 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 29403 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 29403 has a school score of 58/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 29403 is approximately $860K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 29403 in Charleston has an overall NeighborScore of 70/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.