Charleston is a city in South Carolina state in USA with a population of 137041 residents.. The poverty rate of Charleston is 12.6%, which is 10% lower than national average. The typical household in Charleston earns $72071 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 34.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Charleston, only 96% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Charleston remained 3.4%, which is 28% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Charleston, only 55% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 24% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Charleston is 112, which is 12% higher than national average. Median home value in Charleston is $349000 , which is 52% higher than national average. While median income in Charleston remained $72071, which is 7% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.