North Charleston is a city in Charleston County, in the Charleston metro area. (The community straddles Charleston and Dorchester counties; ePodunk links to the county with the greater share of population.)
With a growing reputation as one of South Carolina's latest boom towns, North Charleston has proven to be an excellent place to live and visit.
North Charleston and Charleston's medical facilities have been providing excellent medical care for residents since the 18th century. Today, over 1,500 doctors care for the people of the Lowcountry and the medical industry provides over 22,000 local employment opportunities. There are 10 major medical facilities in the Lowcountry.
North Charleston schools include 17 elementary, 7 middle, and 5 high schools including several highly acclaimed "magnet" schools, such as Garrett Academy of Technology, a state-of-the-art technical high school, Charleston County School of the Arts, a middle and high school specializing in the performing and visual arts, Military Magnet Academy, and the Academic Magnet High School, the top rated high school in the state. North Charleston is also home to two institutions of high education, Charleston Southern University and Trident Technical College.
The third largest city in South Carolina, North Charleston has ranked as the state leader in retail sales for 13 years. The city is home to many commercial businesses as well as a newly opened outlet mall just off Interstate-26. To satisfy your hunger after a busy day of shopping, there are many restaurants from which to choose.
Aside from the extensive recreational activities such as boating, fishing, hunting, tennis and golf, residents also enjoy the 13,500-seat North Charleston Coliseum, which is home to the South Carolina Stingrays of the East Coast Hockey League. Many musical shows and plays are held at the Coliseum and the adjacent Convention Center and Performing Arts Center.
Many beaches are within easy driving distance of North Charleston, Isle of Palms, Folly Beach, Sullivan's Island, Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head, Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island among them.
Seabrook is unique among Lowcountry barrier islands in that it is totally private and completely owned by its residents. Access to the island is controlled by a security gate to ensure privacy for residents and guests. Also unique to Seabrook is the island's Equestrian Center - with its miles of riding trails winding through the lush, semi-tropical vegetation.
North Charleston is where all the excitement begins, and it continues as a lively center of hospitality. Come visit and stay a while, you will love our style.
Housing Cost
With exceptional choices for the first time buyer, to top executive homes and homesites, North Charleston's sprawling neighborhoods offer a wide range of amenities including golf, fishing, tennis, playgrounds, nearby schools, day care, shopping, dining and recreational opportunities. As part of the area's boom, many developers have integrated fitness centers and jogging trails into the communities. Municipally-owned parks and Community centers also add to the beauty of these complete, carefully planned neighborhoods.
Demographics
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $133,900. North Charleston covers 58.5 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 20 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 29405, 29418, 29420 - Area Code 843
Climate
North Charleston, SC climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 36.90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 18 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 23 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at North Charleston is 51.53 Inches. Summer months tend to be wetter than winter months. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 6.91 Inches.
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