Charleston is located near the middle of South Carolina's coast at the point "where the Ashley and Cooper Rivers meet to form the Atlantic Ocean." It is the state's second largest city and the county seat of Charleston County. Charleston was originally called Charles Town (in honor of King Charles II of England), and its nickname is "The Holy City."

Charleston, South Carolina is town of unimaginable beauty and is unrivaled in her preservation and historical significance. The Historic District - with its hidden alleys, majestic homes, manicured gardens, and tree canopied streets - is simply perfect for walking freely and discovering a bygone era.

Charleston offers architectural charm, natural beauty, and cultural diversity. This makes Charleston a comfortable home for people from other states and countries, as well as for the hospitable Charlestonians. With the change of population, locals have welcomed new activities and ideas, while maintaining the traditions of old, still enjoying oyster roasts, joggling boards, horse drawn carriage rides, and elaborate wedding ceremonies. This new unique blend of peoples and customs has contributed to the increasing growth of this vibrant and modern community, continuing to make Charleston a sought after location for those who have discovered this glistening gem. For the most exclusive real estate in what I think is America's most classic coastal city.

Charleston has a diverse economic mix and one of the largest containerized cargo ports on the South Atlantic and Gulf coasts, the Charleston Metropolitan area continues to grow and flourish, yet its rich, historic charm and cultural sophistication are evident throughout the city.

The downtown area has a fabulous museum, beautiful parks and more wonderful stores, cafes and boutiques then you can possibly visit in a week. And if you drive past the downtown area with its businesses and shops, all of them beckoning your wallet to open up and spill its contents, you will hit the residential area with some of the most stunning homes you will ever see in a lifetime. Man, if I could close my eyes and make a wish, it would be to live right in the middle of that area in one of those homes. Man. Whew.

Housing Cost

Entry level pricing for the Charleston peninsula is $175,000.

Demographics

Estimated population in July 2006: 107,845. Charleston covers 97.0 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 118 feet above sea level.

Area code: 843

Climate

Charleston, SC climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 88.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 42.40 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 11 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 15 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Charleston is 46.39 Inches. Summer months tend to be wetter than winter months. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 6.54 Inches.

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