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North Charleston, South Carolina · ZIP 29405

North Charleston — ZIP 29405

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North Charleston (29405) scores 53/100 — Fair for North Charleston. Safety: Higher 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 $320K.

53OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share16%
Property crime share84%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index63/100
Avg math proficiency33%
Avg reading proficiency49%
Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index37/100
Typical home value$320K
Median rent$2,066/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

$320K

Median Rent

$2,066/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
Charleston School of the Arts06–121,102
77%
87%
Academic Magnet High09–12740
75%
98%
Malcolm C. Hursey MontessoriPK–08471
37%
42%
North Charleston High09–12829
30%
62%
Military Magnet Academy06–12393
29%
32%
North Charleston ElementaryPK–05329
22%
27%
North Charleston Creative Arts ElementaryPK–05399
20%
28%
Allegro Charter School of Music06–12250
17%
52%
Chicora Elementary01–05316
15%
15%
Morningside Middle06–08552
10%
18%
Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family CenterPK–KG244Not reportedNot reported
Greg Mathis Charter High09–1271Not reported
75%

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

26,717

Median Income

$57K

Homeownership

51%

Median Age

40.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 29405 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 29405 has a school score of 63/100. 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 29405 is approximately $320K. 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 29405 in North Charleston has an overall NeighborScore of 53/100. 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.