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Charleston
City in South Carolina, United States
Overview
Charleston, South Carolina is renowned for its stately antebellum architecture, historic streets, and rich Lowcountry culture. The city blends Southern hospitality with a thriving culinary and arts scene, making it a top destination for history buffs and foodies alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Carolina
Population
436
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
32.78°, -79.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$3,245
Local Cost
$2,180
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
87
English
100
Temperature
19.0°C
Summer Avg
27.2°C
Winter Avg
10.3°C
Record High
39.0°C
Record Low
-7.7°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1245 mm
Internet Speed
201 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
35 ms
City Vibrancy
121
Coworking
4
Cafes
40
Nightlife
41
Parks
36
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1330.0
Airport
CHS
Distance
17 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 63 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 87/100.
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